Motion Systems Group Manager

Human Interface Design Overview Drive the Future of Automotive Experiences – Join Our Human Interface Design Team! Are you passionate about crafting intuitive, beautiful, and human‑centered digital experiences across vehicles, web, and mobile platforms? Our Human Interface Design (HID) team is redefining how people interact with automotive technology both inside and outside the vehicle. From in‑vehicle displays to connected apps and foundational design systems across software and hardware, we create seamless experiences that feel effortless, engaging, and safe. Work Arrangement This role is categorized as hybrid or remote (from USA). The successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business if they live within 50 miles of our headquarters in Warren, MI. If located outside of that, remote work from the USA may be considered for some roles. What We Do Understand Drivers & Passengers: Dive deep into user research to uncover real needs and behaviors on the road and beyond. Design Across Platforms: Build cohesive digital ecosystems that connect users to their vehicles and services—infotainment systems, mobile apps, web portals, hardware switch configurations. Build Strong Foundations: Develop scalable design systems and interaction models that ensure consistency, accessibility, and innovation across all touchpoints. Innovate Interactions: Define how users navigate voice controls, advanced driver‑assist features, and connected services. Champion Safety & Accessibility: Deliver inclusive, distraction‑free designs aligned with global safety standards. Collaborate Across Teams: Work hand‑in‑hand with engineers, product managers, interior and exterior designers, and UX researchers to bring ideas to life. Why Join Us Impact at Scale: Shape the driving and digital experience for millions of users worldwide. Creative Freedom: Explore bold ideas and push the boundaries of automotive and digital design. Continuous Growth: Learn from a team of experts and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving mobility and tech landscape. User‑First Culture: Every decision starts with empathy for the driver, passenger, and digital user. The Role Motion Systems Group Manager The Motion Systems Group resides in Vehicle OS under Human Interface Design; this is where GM's UX becomes real inside the digital cabin. Motion is one of the most powerful tools for clarity, emotion, and brand expression in the vehicle experience. The Motion Systems Group defines how the interface behaves—transitions, responses, guidance, and communication across every GM brand. This role shapes GM’s brands through motion. As the Motion Systems Group Manager, you will lead the team responsible for the full motion language of GM’s in‑vehicle ecosystem: interface animation, motion principles, timing models, expressive brand behaviors, and scalable kinetic systems. You’ll guide the creation of motion guidelines, reusable libraries, and high‑fidelity animations, partnering with engineering, UX, Identity, 3D, and Sound to ensure motion is cohesive and technically achievable. Your Primary Focus Build and Curate the Motion Team: Scale, onboard, mentor, and grow this team into a trusted group of experts with repeatable, achievable, and successful practices. Motion Design: Define the flow, rhythm, and choreography of the interface so every brand interface moves with purpose. UX Motion Strategy: Articulate, craft, and own the UX motion strategy alongside your team. What You’ll Create Motion Design – High‑quality animation for product, vision, and storytelling use. Interface Animation & Art Direction – Micro‑interactions, transitions, gestures, system behaviors. Motion Guidelines – Rules for timing, easing, behavior, and system dynamics. Motion Principles – Conceptual foundation for how motion behaves across GM brands. Motion Systems – Scalable, reusable structures for motion across platforms. Motion Library – Exportable, documented solutions across brand, platform, and feature sets. Support for Video Creation – Motion overlays, animation sequences, transitions, UI kinetic treatments for marketing or leadership storytelling. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) 10+ years of professional experience in Motion Design and/or UX Design. A portfolio that showcases storytelling through visual craft, demonstrating leadership as well as design execution. Self‑starter with strong autonomy, comfortable identifying and tackling problems independently. Deep understanding of human interface design best practices. Ability to iterate quickly, articulate a clear design point of view, and navigate cross‑functional feedback. Ability to sell motion and craft a narrative—communicate why a motion execution works over another with clear examples. Strong design sensibility, passion for brand, and love for cars; understand restraint and balance in brand and UX results. High comfort level with technical complexity and experience working with engineers, product managers, and partners to understand requirements and functionality. What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) 3+ years of professional experience as a people leader. Examples of global motion executions and how they differ. Experience establishing and launching motion systems, principles, and rules as guidelines. Experience designing content for non‑traditional interfaces (e.g., automotive, voice, wearable devices). Portfolio Submission To be considered, submit a PDF portfolio named "LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.pdf" (e.g., Smith_John.pdf) as an attachment along with your resume. Do not submit via Dropbox or Google Docs. Employment Notices Relocation: This position may be eligible for relocation benefits. Sponsorship: GM does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement General Motors is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. 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