Director of Motion Systems

Job Description

Human Interface Design Overview

Join our innovative Human Interface Design Team to revolutionize automotive experiences! If you're passionate about crafting intuitive and engaging digital experiences across various platforms like vehicles, web, and mobile, we want to hear from you. Our team is dedicated to redefining interactions with automotive technology, ensuring that user experiences are seamless and safe.

Work Arrangement : This position follows a hybrid model, requiring the successful candidate to be in the office three times a week or as business needs dictate.

What We Do

Understand Drivers & Passengers : We conduct extensive user research to grasp the true needs and behaviors of users on the road and beyond.

Design Across Platforms : Our projects encompass everything from infotainment systems to mobile apps and web portals, aiming for a unified digital experience.

Build Strong Foundations : We create scalable design systems and interaction models that ensure consistency and innovation across all touchpoints.

Innovate Interactions : We redefine user navigation for voice control, advanced driver-assistance features, and connected services.

Champion Safety & Accessibility : Every design prioritizes inclusivity and adheres to global safety standards.

Collaborate Across Teams : We work alongside engineers, product managers, and UX researchers to bring bold ideas to life.

Why Join Us?

Impact at Scale : Your designs will influence millions of drivers and passengers around the globe.

Creative Freedom : Explore innovative ideas and push the boundaries of automotive and digital design.

Continuous Growth : Engage with industry experts and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving mobility and technology landscape.

User-First Culture : Our decisions are rooted in empathy for drivers and passengers alike.

Ready to help us design the future of mobility? We look forward to meeting you!

The Role

As the Director of Motion Systems, you will lead the Motion Systems Group within our Vehicle OS, a vital part of the Human Interface Design team. You will shape the in-cabin experience at GM through motion, enhancing clarity, emotional connection, and brand identity. Your leadership will establish a cohesive kinetic identity that future-proofs GM's digital offerings.

In this role, you will oversee the entire spectrum of motion language in GM's in-vehicle ecosystem, including interface animations, motion guidelines, and scalable systems. Collaboration is essential; you will partner closely with engineering, UX, Identity, and 3D teams to ensure that motion is both creative and technically sound.

We are looking for a leader who sees motion as an integral part of the design narrative. You will foster a collaborative culture that values exploration, refinement, and detail. Your ability to coach and articulate the reasoning behind design choices will empower the entire team.

Your Primary Focus

Build and Curate the Motion Team : Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of expert motion designers while instilling successful practices.

Motion Design : Define the spatial flow and choreography of the interface to ensure purposeful movement across all brand interfaces.

UX Motion Strategy : Own and articulate the UX motion strategy alongside your team.

What You'll Create

Motion Design : High-quality animations that tell compelling stories about our products and vision.

Interface Animation + Art Direction : Develop micro-interactions, transitions, gestures, and system behaviors.

Motion Guidelines : Establish rules regarding timing, easing, behavior, and system dynamics.

Motion Principles : Create a conceptual foundation for motion behavior across GM brands.

Motion Systems : Develop scalable, reusable motion components across all platforms.

Motion Library : Document and export solutions across brand and platform feature sets.

Support for Video Creation : Provide motion overlays and animation sequences for marketing and storytelling.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

10+ years of professional experience in Motion Design and / or UX Design.

A portfolio that demonstrates your ability to convey stories through visual craft, showcasing both creation and leadership skills.

A self-starter who is decisive in tackling challenges and shares insights proactively.

A deep understanding of human interface design best practices.

You excel at rapid iteration, articulating design perspectives, and managing cross-functional feedback effectively.

A strong advocate for motion design, capable of presenting compelling narratives that support your design choices.

Passionate about design, brand development, and automotive technology, with a nuanced appreciation for balance and restraint in design.

Comfortable navigating technical complexities and collaborating effectively with engineers and product managers.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

3+ years of experience in a leadership role.

Experience with global motion executions and an understanding of contextual differences.

Motion systems and guidelines created and successfully implemented.

Experience designing for non-traditional interfaces such as automotive, voice, or wearable technology.

Portfolio Submission

To apply for this position, please submit your portfolio along with your resume. Make sure your portfolio is online or saved as a PDF titled in the format : LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME. For example : if your name is John Smith, your file will be named Smith_John.pdf.

Relocation : This position may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Sponsorship : GM does not provide sponsorship for immigration-related matters for this role.

About GM

We envision a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, and we are committed to leading the way in making this vision a reality.

Why Join Us

At GM, we strive to create a meaningful and inclusive workplace where all employees feel a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to driving positive change in our world through our culture and actions.

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

GM is devoted to creating an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination. We believe that inclusive workplaces enhance innovation and product development.

We invite qualified candidates to review job responsibilities and qualifications to find a position that aligns with their skills and career aspirations.

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Join us to help create a better, safer, and more equitable world through innovation and design.