Director, Product Delivery, GM Design China Job at General Motors (Shanghai)

Job Description

The Director of Design Operations is accountable for clay and digital sculpting for advanced and production programs in the Shanghai studio, along with the Global Sculpting Solutions team serving stakeholders worldwide, studio engineering, immersive/visualization, design technology capabilities that enable world‑class design execution and all responsibilities within Business Operations of GM China Design Studio. The director ensures China’s teams are tightly connected with global partners, advocates for work to flow into the region, and positions Shanghai as a key hub for innovation in sculpting, immersive reviews, and design technology. Works with Asian regional studios to drive efficiency and collaboration.

Job Responsibility

Lead clay and digital sculpting operations for all Shanghai advanced and production programs, ensuring quality, speed, and alignment with brand and program objectives
Lead the Global Sculpting Solutions team that provides digital sculpting services to studios and programs worldwide
Own the intake, prioritization, and resourcing model for global sculpting work, ensuring strong customer satisfaction across regions and working with suppliers with integrity
Oversee studio engineering teams in Shanghai, ensuring robust support for vehicle properties (mechanical packages, armatures, bucks, show properties, and clinic assets)
Lead immersive and visualization teams supporting virtual reviews, real‑time rendering, and digital storytelling for China programs and global partners
Act as the primary operations connector between GM Design China and Global Design Operations, ensuring alignment on standards, roadmaps, and metrics
Build and develop a high‑performing team across sculpting, studio engineering, immersive/visualization, and design technology. Foster a culture that values craft, innovation, and operational discipline equally supporting creative exploration while delivering reliably to program timing

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in design, Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
10+ years of experience in design operations, sculpting leadership, studio engineering, visualization, or related product development roles within a complex, matrixed organization
Demonstrated leadership of clay and digital sculpting teams delivering on advanced and production programs
Experience managing or partnering closely with studio engineering and visualization/immersive teams
Strong understanding of design technology and IT in a studio context (hardware, software, pipelines, data)
Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams, manage budgets and capacity, and drive continuous improvement
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures and time zones
Strategic & Systems Thinking
Operational Excellence
Collaboration & Influence
Innovation Mindset
Customer & Brand Focus

Nice to have

Experience in automotive design or closely related mobility / industrial design domains
Prior leadership of global or multi‑region teams and service models
Experience working in or with China‑based studios or joint ventures
Proficiency in Mandarin and English (written and spoken)

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