The UX Designer will learn the design, usability and accessibility for 1 or more projects and programs. You will work alongside a senior designer, product management, development, business stakeholders to drive a user-centered design approach. This role embodies a passionate, yet pragmatic design leader that can analyze customer needs and behaviors, identify problem solving opportunities, and successfully transform requirements into intuitive and elegant user experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work alongside a Senior designer to break down business and IT requirements and user stories and turn them into intuitive user experiences that align fluidly with GM's 'Customers For Life' and 'Dealers For Life' initiatives
• Design user-focused wireframes, hi-fidelity mockups, interaction models, specifications, style guides and prototypes that elegantly illustrate a deep understanding of the user's needs
• Build strong relationships with IT and business partners to ensure the user is well represented in the product development cycle
• Learn and develop personas, user workflows / story boards and logical information architecture
• Ensure compliance with all standards of usability, design best practices and accessibility
• Participate in workshops for journey mapping, brainstorming, vision sessions, and requirements gathering
• Research design trends and forecast future experiences
• Foster collaboration among teammates and evangelize the need for brand and application consistency
• Take ownership and create personal professional growth objectives and find ways to achieve them

This role offers the following WORK APPROPRIATELY strategies:

• ONSITE: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
• HYBRID: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired. This position requires an employee to be onsite two times per week, generally on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Relocation assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

DIVERSITY INFORMATION

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTS

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and 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 at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com . 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.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Human Factors, Psychology, Design or equivalent degree
• Graduation date must be between December 2020 to September 2022
• Understanding of design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, etc and advanced prototyping skills with tools such as Axure, Sketch, Balsamiq etc.
• Experience designing in a variety of form factors, including desktop, responsive web, and mobile platforms
• Solid understanding of how the user-centered design process drives design thinking and implementation
• Innovative data visualization skills
• Strong attention to detail and passionate problem solver with critical thinking skills
• Understanding of i18n and localization best practices and WCAG Level AA accessibility requirement standards
• A strong portfolio of school projects, freelance or internship work demonstrating creating user-centered designs that illustrate the ability to turn requirements into creative solutions

GM’s Early Career Talent Program is committed to cultivating future leaders. Our program is a great opportunity to apply your skills, gain experience, and help unlock your professional potential. Interns are invited to attend a series of networking opportunities and mentorship programs, as well as obtain access to our career ambassador network.

Our company 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. We will expand our horizons through new technology platforms and create innovations that deliver customer value.