Exterior Designer

• Create fresh, innovative designs for multiple General Motors branded vehicles and other products using electronic design tools
• Coordinate with other design personnel to achieve design goals
• Follow the design process from initial sketch to final released clay model
• Produce perspective sketches and renderings, in scale and full size, that clearly communicate new design ideas
• Develop two‑ and three‑dimensional mock‑ups of proposed design solutions
• Collaborate with studio engineers, modelers, other designers, and service and fabrication personnel to develop new ideas in both 2D and 3D
• Present new concepts and designs effectively, both orally and visually
• Maintain frequent contact with cross‑functional partners outside the immediate work group

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to clearly communicate new ideas
• Strong understanding of form and proportion
• Strong drawing skills
• Demonstrated creative proficiency
• Demonstrated proficiency using electronic tools to communicate 2D ideation
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• High level of analytical ability to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Knowledge of computers and ability to use them effectively as they relate to engineering and design
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, or a related field
• Strong IT skills, particularly with design-related systems, including ALIAS, VRED, Photoshop, and AI tools

Experience working with premium brands is a plus