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Senior

Creative Designer

  • United States

  • Pasadena, California

  • Full-time

  • Permanent

  • USD125.3k - USD143.3k

    Yearly

Description

DUTIES:      Research, design, and create proposals that demonstrate innovative concepts, from inception to implementation. Create fresh, innovative designs for exteriors for electrified vehicles. Generate concepts in both 2D and 3D proposals. Refine ideas as feedback is received. Coordinate with the work of other design personnel and collaborate with multiple partners to achieve

design goals. Follow the design process from initial sketch form to the final release. Create unique exterior designs and concepts for production vehicles and other mobility products through sketches as well as digitally through the use of 2D and 3D technology. Collaborate frequently with the design team, sculpting organization, engineering, and fabrication teams in the development of new designs. Take a big-picture perspective on customer needs and future transportation to create provocative concepts and designs. Provide insight and recommendations to leadership while possessing willingness and acuity to act upon guidance in a deadline driven environment. Maintain knowledge of current design trends and

technology. Present ideas frequently to management and leadership to communicate design ideas.                                                                                                                                   


Additional Description

REQUIREMENTS:      Bachelor's degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, or related field of study. Experience with: Analog sketching including Pen ideations; Photoshop, digital sketching, rendering, Perspective drawing, and Orthographic drawing; 3d building software including Alias and Blender; and Taping on clay models.


Compensation:

The expected base compensation for this role is $125,319.60 to $143,300.00 Annually.

Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Why Join Us 

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. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.



About the company

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General Motors (GM), founded in 1908 by William C. Durant, is one of the largest and most iconic American automotive manufacturers. Known for producing a wide range of vehicles across brands like Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick, GM has been a leader in the automotive industry for over a century. The company is now focusing heavily on electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies.Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, GM's primary markets include North America, China, and South America. It operates numerous R&D and design centers globally, driving innovation in electric mobility. As of 2024, Mary Barra serves as CEO, with Michael Simcoe as Vice President of Global Design. GM continues to lead the industry toward a sustainable, electrified future.