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Job Description

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General Motors is seeking a creative Exterior Designer to join the Advanced Design / Architectural Framing Studio. This role focuses on shaping forward-looking vehicle concepts and exterior proposals that express brand vision, innovation, and future architectural direction. The designer will operate with a high degree of independence, applying sound judgment to complex design challenges while contributing to a collaborative studio environment. This position plays a key role in translating creative direction into compelling, production-influencing design proposals. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in exterior form, proportion, and storytelling, along with the ability to communicate design intent through both 2D and 3D mediums.

What You’ll Do

Develop advanced exterior design concepts from early ideation through refined proposal stages

Create high-quality sketches, renderings, and digital assets that communicate proportion, stance, and surface development

Interpret creative direction and translate it into multiple design themes and proposals

Work within architectural constraints while influencing future vehicle platforms and design possibilities

Identify and resolve design challenges related to package, feasibility, proportion, and brand alignment

Collaborate cross-functionally with interior design, sculpting, visualization, engineering, and brand teams

Translate 2D sketches into 3D models at both scale and full size and present work in studio reviews

Auto req ID

487853BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, or related field, or equivalent experience

2+ years of professional experience in automotive exterior design, concept design, or advanced studio environments

Strong portfolio demonstrating exterior sketching, ideation, and form development expertise

Proven ability to work independently on assigned design work with moderate supervision

Strong understanding of design development processes and cross-functional integration

Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to translate 2D concepts into 3D models at scale and full size

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience working in an advanced or concept design studio

Strong digital design and visualization skills using relevant industry tools

Ability to balance bold creative thinking with technical and program constraints

Awareness of emerging mobility, design, and customer trends shaping future vehicle concepts

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

City*

Warren

State*

Michigan

Job_Category

Operations

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

General Motors