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Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren, MI office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
The GM Human Interface Design - Vehicle Studio is looking for a Designer who is passionate about creating thoughtful in-vehicle user experiences in close collaboration with design, software, and engineering teams. In this role, you will help shape digital interfaces used by millions of customers across Digital Instrument Clusters, Touchscreens, and Head-Up Displays (HUD). You will work with designers, researchers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to create clear, visually compelling, and customer-centered experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong user interface design and UX skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to contribute high-quality work in a collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
- Create high-quality visual design concepts, mood boards, UI assets, and production-ready graphics for in-vehicle digital experiences.
- Collaborate with design, engineering, and cross-functional partners to translate user needs, brand intent, and technical constraints into clear, visually compelling interface solutions.
- Contribute to prototypes, storyboards, animations, and presentations that communicate visual design intent, hierarchy, and interaction behavior.
- Apply established design guidelines to create cohesive, brand-aligned, and detail-driven visual experiences across assigned product areas.
- Participate in design reviews, iterate based on feedback, and present work with a focus on visual clarity, craft quality, and execution excellence to project teams and stakeholders.
- Support usability and design evaluation efforts by incorporating feedback and insights into design refinements.
- Deliver clear design files and documentation to support efficient collaboration and development handoff.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience designing digital user interfaces for automotive, embedded, mobile, or other complex product experiences.
- Strong portfolio showcasing visual design craft, interface design, creativity, and depth of thought.
- Strong UI visualization, visual communication, digital design, and UX design skills, with the ability to create intuitive and customer-centered interfaces.
- Experience creating sketches, mockups, prototypes, presentations, and other design communication materials.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Ability to balance customer needs, brand goals, and technical constraints to solve design problems effectively.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-functional teams.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- 5+ years of experience designing automotive or other complex digital interfaces across multiple surfaces and screen sizes.
- Experience contributing to brand-forward digital experiences, including visual language, brand systems, or interface design systems.
- Strong portfolio which shows evidence of high-quality visual craft, clear design judgment, polished end-to-end execution, and thoughtful UX problem solving.
- Experience balancing visual design excellence with solid UX thinking to create clear, intuitive customer experiences.
- Experience with prototyping, motion design, animation, or interaction storytelling.
- Experience applying usability findings, heuristic evaluation, or customer insights to refine designs.
- Familiarity with the product development lifecycle for digital products, embedded systems, or automotive experiences.
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. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Job Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren, MI office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
The GM Human Interface Design - Vehicle Studio is looking for a Designer who is passionate about creating thoughtful in-vehicle user experiences in close collaboration with design, software, and engineering teams. In this role, you will help shape digital interfaces used by millions of customers across Digital Instrument Clusters, Touchscreens, and Head-Up Displays (HUD). You will work with designers, researchers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to create clear, visually compelling, and customer-centered experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong user interface design and UX skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to contribute high-quality work in a collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
- Create high-quality visual design concepts, mood boards, UI assets, and production-ready graphics for in-vehicle digital experiences.
- Collaborate with design, engineering, and cross-functional partners to translate user needs, brand intent, and technical constraints into clear, visually compelling interface solutions.
- Contribute to prototypes, storyboards, animations, and presentations that communicate visual design intent, hierarchy, and interaction behavior.
- Apply established design guidelines to create cohesive, brand-aligned, and detail-driven visual experiences across assigned product areas.
- Participate in design reviews, iterate based on feedback, and present work with a focus on visual clarity, craft quality, and execution excellence to project teams and stakeholders.
- Support usability and design evaluation efforts by incorporating feedback and insights into design refinements.
- Deliver clear design files and documentation to support efficient collaboration and development handoff.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience designing digital user interfaces for automotive, embedded, mobile, or other complex product experiences.
- Strong portfolio showcasing visual design craft, interface design, creativity, and depth of thought.
- Strong UI visualization, visual communication, digital design, and UX design skills, with the ability to create intuitive and customer-centered interfaces.
- Experience creating sketches, mockups, prototypes, presentations, and other design communication materials.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Sketch, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Ability to balance customer needs, brand goals, and technical constraints to solve design problems effectively.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-functional teams.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- 5+ years of experience designing automotive or other complex digital interfaces across multiple surfaces and screen sizes.
- Experience contributing to brand-forward digital experiences, including visual language, brand systems, or interface design systems.
- Strong portfolio which shows evidence of high-quality visual craft, clear design judgment, polished end-to-end execution, and thoughtful UX problem solving.
- Experience balancing visual design excellence with solid UX thinking to create clear, intuitive customer experiences.
- Experience with prototyping, motion design, animation, or interaction storytelling.
- Experience applying usability findings, heuristic evaluation, or customer insights to refine designs.
- Familiarity with the product development lifecycle for digital products, embedded systems, or automotive experiences.
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. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Visual Designer
Document your portfolio as credential evidence
PERM requires proving your qualifications match the job requirements. Compile published work, client credits, and software certifications that directly map to your job description, since adjudicators assess whether your background genuinely requires a degreed professional.
Target studios with active PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search disclosures for Visual Designer LCA filings to identify employers who have sponsored foreign workers before. Studios already familiar with PERM timelines are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process due to cost or complexity concerns.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
EB-2 and EB-3 both require that the position normally demands a relevant bachelor's degree. Review the O*NET profile for Visual Designers to confirm the standard entry requirements before your employer drafts the job description for PERM recruitment.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who don't sponsor. Migrate Mate lets you filter Visual Designer openings specifically by employers with green card sponsorship history, so your applications go to studios and agencies already set up to file PERM.
Negotiate who covers PERM recruitment costs upfront
PERM requires the employer to run a mandatory recruitment campaign before filing. Confirm during the offer stage which legal and advertising costs your employer will absorb, since these are DOL-mandated employer obligations and cannot legally be charged to you.
Understand EB-3 priority date backlogs before you file
If you're from a high-demand country, your priority date determines when USCIS can approve your I-485 adjustment of status. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin after your I-140 is approved so you can plan your timeline accurately rather than assuming immediate green card availability.
Green Card Visual Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Visual Designer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Visual Designer positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the role requires a bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a closely related field. EB-2 sponsorship applies if the position requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate your credentials meet that elevated standard. USCIS evaluates the job requirements, not just your personal qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Visual Designers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status tied to a single employer. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, though per-country priority date backlogs can extend timelines for some nationalities. The PERM process also requires your employer to complete DOL-mandated recruitment before filing, adding several months to the front end of the process.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a Visual Designer?
Plan for roughly two to three years from PERM filing through I-485 approval for most nationalities without priority date backlogs. DOL currently takes around 18 months to certify PERM applications in the analyst review queue. After certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, and you file the I-485 once your priority date is current on the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Where can I find Visual Designer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship directly, which makes filtering by employer history the most reliable approach. Migrate Mate lets you search Visual Designer roles specifically by employers with documented PERM and green card filing history, so you're targeting studios and agencies that have already committed to sponsoring foreign workers rather than guessing from standard job listings.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes. Employers routinely begin the PERM process while you're working on an H-1B, and USCIS allows H-1B extensions beyond six years under AC21 if your I-140 has been approved for 365 days or more. Starting PERM early protects your ability to extend H-1B status while your green card application works through the queue, especially if your priority date isn't immediately current.