Creative Designer / Transportation

Fromfolio; Warren, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GM is seeking a creative Exterior Designer to join the Advanced Design / Architectural Framing Studio in Warren, MI. The role focuses on shaping forward-looking exterior concepts and production-ready proposals that reflect GM's brand vision and future architectural direction.

The designer will work with independence, translating creative direction into compelling design proposals while collaborating with interior design, sculpting, visualization, engineering, and brand teams, and communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in automotive exterior design or related studio environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exterior sketching, ideation, and form development.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced exterior design concepts from ideation to refined proposals.
• Create high-quality sketches, renderings, and digital assets communicating proportion, stance, and surface development.
• Translate creative direction into multiple design themes and proposals.
• Work within architectural constraints while influencing future vehicle platforms.
• Identify and resolve design challenges related to package, feasibility, proportion, and brand alignment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with interior design, sculpting, visualization, engineering, and brand teams.
• Translate 2D sketches into 3D models at scale and full size for studio reviews.

Skills

Exterior design

2+ yrs experience

Sketching

2D to 3D

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's in Transportation Design

Job description

The Role

General Motors is seeking a creative Exterior Designer to join the Advanced Design / Architectural Framing Studio. This role focuses on shaping forward-looking vehicle concepts and exterior proposals that express brand vision, innovation, and future architectural direction.

The designer will operate with a high degree of independence, applying sound judgment to complex design challenges while contributing to a collaborative studio environment. This position plays a key role in translating creative direction into compelling, production-influencing design proposals.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in exterior form, proportion, and storytelling, along with the ability to communicate design intent through both 2D and 3D mediums.

What You'll Do

• Develop advanced exterior design concepts from early ideation through refined proposal stages.
• Create high-quality sketches, renderings, and digital assets that communicate proportion, stance, and surface development.
• Interpret creative direction and translate it into multiple design themes and proposals.
• Work within architectural constraints while influencing future vehicle platforms and design possibilities.
• Identify and resolve design challenges related to package, feasibility, proportion, and brand alignment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with interior design, sculpting, visualization, engineering, and brand teams.
• Translate 2D sketches into 3D models at both scale and full size and present work in studio reviews.

Your Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in automotive exterior design, concept design, or advanced studio environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exterior sketching, ideation, and form development expertise.
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned design work with moderate supervision.
• Strong understanding of design development processes and cross-functional integration.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to translate 2D concepts into 3D models at scale and full size.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an advanced or concept design studio.
• Strong digital design and visualization skills using relevant industry tools.
• Ability to balance bold creative thinking with technical and program constraints.
• Awareness of emerging mobility, design, and customer trends shaping future vehicle concepts.

Additional Information

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

GM's vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and the company embraces the responsibility to lead the change that will make the world better, safer and more equitable for all.