Manager of Motion Systems

Join Our Team and Drive the Future of Automotive Experiences! Are you passionate about creating user-friendly, beautiful, and human-centered digital experiences across automotive platforms? Our Human Interface Design (HID) team is at the forefront of transforming how users interact with automotive technology both inside and outside the vehicle. From cutting-edge in-vehicle displays to connected apps and comprehensive design systems, we strive to deliver seamless experiences that are engaging, safe, and effortless. Work Arrangement: This role allows for hybrid or remote work from the USA. Candidates are expected to report to the office three times a week or as business needs dictate if located within 50 miles of the office in Warren, MI. Alternative remote arrangements may be available for some positions outside this radius. What Our Team Does: Understand Drivers & Passengers: We conduct thorough user research to uncover the most pressing needs and behaviors of users. Design Across Platforms: We develop cohesive digital ecosystems connecting users to their vehicles, spanning from infotainment systems to mobile apps and hardware configurations. Build Strong Foundations: We create scalable design systems and interaction models ensuring accessibility and innovation at every touchpoint. Innovate Interactions: We define the navigation methods for voice controls, advanced driver-assist features, and connected services. Champion Safety & Accessibility: Our designs are always inclusive, distraction-free, and adhere to global safety standards. Collaborate Across Teams: We work closely with engineers, product managers, interior/exterior designers, and UX researchers to bring concepts to fruition. Why You Should Join Us: Impact at Scale: Your designs will influence the driving experience for millions of users globally. Creative Freedom: You'll have the opportunity to explore bold ideas and push the boundaries of digital and automotive design. Continuous Growth: Learn from experts while staying ahead in the dynamic fields of mobility and technology. User-First Culture: We prioritize empathy for drivers, passengers, and digital users in all our decisions. If you're excited about shaping the future of mobility, we want to hear from you! Position Summary - Manager of Motion Systems The Motion Systems Group, part of Vehicle OS within the Human Interface Design division, is essential in bringing GM's user experience to life inside the digital cabin. Motion serves as a powerful tool for clarity, emotion, and brand presence in automotive experiences. As the Motion Systems Group Manager, you will play a crucial role in defining how GM's interfaces behave through animation, motion principles, timing models, and expressive brand behaviors. Your mission will be to lead this team in developing GM's in-vehicle motion language. With a focus on design guidelines, reusable libraries, and high-fidelity animations, you'll collaborate with engineering and UX teams to ensure our motion elements are cohesive and technically sound. This position requires a leader who views motion as a strategic thought process. You’ll bring structure and critique to a discipline central to usability and customer perception. Your role will involve fostering a culture of collaboration where designers are encouraged to explore and refine their ideas while paying careful attention to detail and meaning. Your Responsibilities: Build and Cultivate the Motion Team: Scale, onboard, mentor, and empower your team to establish expert practices. Motion Design: Define the flow, rhythm, and choreography of the interface to ensure every brand experience moves meaningfully. UX Motion Strategy: Develop and articulate the UX motion strategy alongside your team. Your Creative Outputs Will Include: High-Quality Animation: For product development, vision, and storytelling. Interface Animation + Art Direction: Create micro-interactions, transitions, gestures, and system behaviors. Motion Guidelines: Establish rules for timing, easing, and behavior. Motion Principles: Develop the foundational concepts for motion behavior across GM brands. Motion Systems: Create scalable, reusable motion structures across various platforms. Motion Library: Provide documented solutions for cross-brand, platform, and feature requirements. Support for Video Creation: Design motion overlays and animations for marketing and storytelling. Your Skills & Abilities: 10+ years of professional experience in Motion Design or UX Design. A portfolio that highlights your ability to convey stories through visual craft while also demonstrating your leadership by example. Independent problem solver with a proactive approach to creating clarity. Strong grasp of human interface design best practices. A quick iterater with a solid design perspective who effectively navigates cross-functional feedback. Ability to advocate for motion design with compelling narratives backed by clear examples. Deep design sensibility and passion for brand aesthetics, particularly in automotive contexts. Comfortable with technical challenges and adept at working with engineers and product managers. Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years leading people and developing a team. Experience with global motion executions and their adaptations. Established motion systems and guidelines implemented successfully. Experience in designing for non-traditional interfaces (e.g., automotive, voice, wearables). Portfolio Submission: To apply for this position, you must submit a portfolio along with your resume. It's advised to include a link to your online portfolio in the application. If your portfolio isn't online, please upload it as a separate PDF attachment, following the naming convention: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME (e.g., Smith_John.pdf). Relocation and Sponsorship: This role may offer relocation benefits. Please note that GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position. About GM: Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will enhance the safety and equity of mobility for everyone. Why Work with Us: We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees, ensuring they thrive and contribute positively to our products and services. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of background and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Our diverse and passionate teams are shaping the future of mobility. Join us to lead this transformative change.

Created: 2026-03-10