Staff Designer, Vehicle OS, Partner Integration

• Serve as the primary design liaison for Google and Apple partner platforms (GAS, Google Built-In, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay) for GM infotainment
• Interpret partner UX specifications, certification checklists, and design guidelines, and translate them into clear, actionable design requirements for GM infotainment and gmUI design systems
• Lead design exploration that balances partner requirements, safety & regulatory constraints, and GM brand & usability standards
• Create and maintain reference flows, pattern libraries, and Figma artifacts that capture GM interpretations of partner requirements
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to shape requirements early
• Partner with Google and Apple design/UX teams to review proposals, clarify intent, and iterate on solutions
• Drive and document design responses to requirement changes
• Support certification and validation efforts by providing design specifications, redlines, and UX rationales for partner audits
• Synthesize customer feedback into design enhancements for partner-driven experiences
• Participate in and lead design critiques and cross-team reviews
• Mentor designers working on partner-related features

• 9+ years of experience designing digital interfaces for web, mobile, or in-vehicle interfaces
• Formal training or degree in Interface Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design
• Proven experience designing for at least one of the following: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Google Built-In, GAS, or other OEM-partnered platform ecosystems
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex requirement documents (UX guidelines, certification specs, safety/driver workload rules) and translate them into clear, production-ready design solutions
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Proven ownership of complex, multi-state systems from concept through production
• Strong systems thinking
• Ability to exercise design restraint
• Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional partners
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills
• Growth mindset with openness to continuous learning, feedback, and iteration

• Direct experience partnering with Google Automotive Services, Google Maps, Android Auto, or Apple CarPlay teams, or equivalent large ecosystem partners
• Prior work on infotainment, projection, navigation, media, or digital key / wallet experiences in production vehicles
• Familiarity with GAS UX requirements, Android Auto / CarPlay certification guidelines, driver workload and automotive safety standards
• Experience working in lean or agile product development environments
• Strong understanding of accessibility, legibility, and inclusive design in low-attention, in-vehicle contexts
• Proficiency in interactive prototyping
• Experience mentoring or influencing other designers

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits