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Staff Designer - Design System

Graphics DesignerGraphics DesignerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1908H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

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Texas + 2 moreAll locations: Texas | Michigan | California

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Staff Designer - Design System

General Motors

Title: Staff Designer - Design System Location: Austin Technical Center - Austin Technical Center time type Full time job requisition id JR-202612744 Job Description: Hybrid or Remote: Reporting where work can/need to be performed / collaboration should happen. If the person lives w/n 50 miles of such a location, they are expected to come in three times a week. If they do not live within 50 miles of any of those locations, they don't need to report in. This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Warren or Sunnyvale, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. About the role:
 We’re seeking a highly skilled Designer with 7–10 years of experience and a deep appreciation for crafting, maintaining and evolving design systems across vehicle, mobile and web as part of our cohesive GM Design System strategy. You bring a modernist sensibility grounded in enduring principles—not fleeting trends. Your work is shaped by rigorous systems thinking and a disciplined, grid-based design methodology, applied across both brand and interface design.
 As a staff design system designer, you will collaborate with UI designers, developers and platform teams to craft vehicle, mobile and web components, systems and processes that supports design excellence across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, details and systematic thinking. Responsibilities - Collaborate closely with team members to craft world-class design systems for our mobile, vehicle and web products. - Create patterns, components, design tokens and grid systems that work across multiple scenarios as part of a system - Craft systematic solutions to support design system implementation across vehicle, mobile and web Work closely with design and development to bridge the gap Qualifications - 7–10 years of professional experience in design with a focus on design systems. - A strong portfolio demonstrating mastery of grid systems, typographic hierarchy, and design systems. - Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and UI tools (e.g., Figma). - Experience collaborating with UI Design, UX, accessibility, and front-end development teams. - Deep knowledge of modernist design principles and their application in contemporary brand systems. - Ability to think systemically and apply that to design systems - Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. - Prototyping skills are a plus. What We Value: - A love for clean, rational design and a passion for timeless typographic and grid-based approaches. - The ability to balance creativity with discipline—ensuring every design serves a clear purpose, meets strategic goals, and communicates effectively. Curiosity and continuous learning about design history, theory, emerging trends, and integrity in the craft of design and typography. - Commitment to precision, clarity, and integrity in craft. An openness to iteration and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the pursuit of design excellence. 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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Benefits Overview From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.) General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment.

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