Entry-Level UX/UI Designer
Today, GM IT is a dynamic and fast paced organization that designs, develops and maintains all IT infrastructure, applications and solutions enabling GM’s global operations. From designing and building the next generation of electric and other vehicles to developing a special GM experience for our dealers and customers, GM IT is driving real change in the most iconic automaker on the planet. We offer exciting positions for passionate professionals looking to advance their careers and be a part of an IT organization focused on innovation, speed and business value!
About the role:
As a UX/UI Designer, you will collaborate with other designers, researchers, developers, product owners, and business partners to craft meaningful experiences for our customers through thoughtful design. The ideal candidate will have interaction and visual design skills, an understanding of user-centered design, and a passion for designing digital products. This role embodies a passionate, yet pragmatic design leaders that can analyze customer needs and behaviors, identify problem solving opportunities, and successfully transform requirements into intuitive and elegant user experiences.
This position is located in Austin, Texas or Warren, Michigan.
Responsibilities:
- Design user-focused wireframes, hi-fidelity mockups, interaction models, specifications, style guides and prototypes that elegantly illustrate a deep understanding of the user’s needs
- Build positive relationships with IT and business partners to ensure the user is well represented in the product development cycle
- Develop personas, user workflows / story boards and logical information architecture
- Ensure compliance with all standards of usability, design best practices and accessibility
- Participate in workshops for journey mapping, brainstorming, vision sessions, and requirements gathering
- Research design trends and forecast future experiences
- Cultivate collaboration among teammates and evangelize the need for brand and application consistency
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in one of the following areas: Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering preferred
- Bachelor’s or Master’s graduation date must be between January 2021 and August 2023
- 1+ years of experience creating user interfaces, digital products, or complex software applications
- Open to input, knows how give and receive criticism, and how and when to defend design decisions
- Knowledge of common design tools like Axure, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Sketch, XD and Figma
- Attention to detail and passionate problem solver with critical thinking skills
- Understanding of i18n, localization best practices and WCAG Level AA accessibility requirement standards
- A portfolio of work demonstrating a history of crafting user-centered designs that illustrate the ability to turn requirements into creative solutions
Desirable Qualifications:
- Prototyping experience (software and/or hardware development experience a plus)
- Experience with usability testing
- Ability to identify and apply technology to achieve design goals
Work Location: This role offers the following work appropriately strategies:
- Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee’s role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.
- Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
Relocation assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.