Sr. Visual Designer — Design Systems & Component Architecture Job at General Mot

Hybrid or Remote: Reporting location depends on work needs and collaboration. Employees living within 50 miles of designated locations are expected to report in three times a week. Those outside this radius are not required to report in.

• This role is primarily remote but requires reporting to Austin, Warren, or Sunnyvale if within 50 miles.

• Relocation benefits may be available.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly skilled Graphic Designer with 7–10 years of experience, expertise in design systems, Figma, and designing for software, web, and mobile. You will develop and maintain the GM Design System, creating reusable components, documentation, and guidelines to ensure consistency, accessibility, and quality across platforms.

You should have a passion for modern design, strong systems thinking, and a focus on clarity, structure, and functionality. Collaboration with engineers is essential to ensure high-fidelity implementation.

You will work across vehicle OS, web, and mobile teams to unify the design system while supporting platform-specific needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reusable components within the GM Design System.
• Manage shared libraries in Figma, including UI kits and tokens.
• Create documentation and guidance pages for Figma UI Kits.
• Collaborate with front-end developers for accurate implementation.
• Participate in grooming and sprint planning.
• Develop documentation, guidelines, and specifications for components.
• Ensure accessibility, scalability, and consistency.
• Work with cross-functional teams to unify design language.
• Conduct audits and propose system improvements.
• Promote best practices in system design and workflows.
• Mentor a small team of designers, fostering growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in digital product design, focusing on design systems.
• Expertise in Figma, including auto layout, variants, and libraries.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and vector-based design.
• Experience designing for web, mobile, and software with responsive UI skills.
• Strong communication of design decisions.
• Experience working with developers in agile environments.
• Knowledge of typography, visual hierarchy, and UI best practices.
• Experience with version control, naming conventions, and scalable workflows.
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards, prototyping, and design tokens.
• Proficiency in prototyping click-throughs.

What We Value

• Systems-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex needs into scalable solutions.
• Collaborative spirit across teams.
• Strong documentation and organization skills.
• Belief in practical, real-world design systems.

Compensation

• The salary range is $177,000 - $270,900, based on experience and location.
• Incentive pay is available based on performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness programs.

Note: GM does not sponsor immigration for this role. Do not apply if sponsorship is needed.