Lead Automotive Interior Design Visionary

generalmotors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Senior Creative Designer to join a global design team focused on forward-thinking interiors, exteriors, components, and mobility concepts. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering innovative design from concept through release, with strong attention to detail and timelines.

You will mentor team members, translate ideas into 2D/3D proposals, and coordinate with sculpting, engineering, and fabrication groups to push design

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an OEM design studio.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design (Automotive, Transportation, Industrial…).
• Strong understanding of form, 2-D to 3-D interpretation, and ability to visualize.
• Creativity, independence, Autonomy, Problem solving, design judgment, team spirit, volume understanding.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team as well as provide mentoring.
• For your portfolio; several series of sketches and ideations, production program experience samples.

Responsibilities

• Lead a design team to develop bold interior designs that support brand goals and enhance customer experience.
• Translate ideas into finished designs using 2D sketches, animations [Ai], 3D sketch tools, and close collaboration with clay and digital sculpting teams.
• Collaborate frequently with the design team, sculpting organization, engineering and fabrication teams in the development of new designs.
• Provide insight and recommendations to leadership while possessing willingness and acuity to act upon guidance in a deadline driven environment.
• Maintain knowledge of current design trends and technology. Present ideas frequently to management and leadership to communicate design ideas.
• Exhibit courage and challenge expectations.

Skills

Design leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design

Tools

Illustrator (Ai)

2D/3D sketch tools

Job description

General Motors in Warren, Michigan is seeking a Senior Creative Designer to join a global design team focused on forward-thinking interiors, exteriors, components, and mobility concepts. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering innovative design from concept through release, with strong attention to detail and timelines.

You will mentor team members, translate ideas into 2D/3D proposals, and coordinate with sculpting, engineering, and fabrication groups to push design