Content Designer, OS
Job Description
Remote:
This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Warren GM Global Technical Center or Sunnyvale Technical Center, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.
About the role:
General Motors is seeking a Content Designer to join our Operating System (OS) Design team for future vehicles. This role is critical in creating clear, intuitive software that defines how people interact with their cars.
Minimum qualifications:
Self-starter with strong autonomy. You’re comfortable identifying problem areas, tackling them independently, and sharing your findings. You create clarity rather than waiting for it to be provided.
Deep understanding of human interface design best practices.
Experience naming products and features. You can iterate quickly, form a clear design point of view, and navigate cross-functional feedback.
Strong editorial and design sensibility. You love language but believe most software benefits from fewer words. You thrive in environments where you design first and write second.
High comfort level with technical complexity. You pick up new terminology quickly and have experience working at scale.
Skilled in information architecture and taxonomy. You know how to simplify a complex menu structure.
Comfortable presenting to executive leadership. You know how to showcase work effectively and read the room to encourage meaningful feedback.
Proven ability to influence content standards. You’ve guided other writers and helped document standards as teams and practices grow.
Kind, collaborative, and easy to work with. You build strong relationships and contribute to a positive team culture.
Proficient in Figma.
Additional Job Description
Additional strengths we value:
Experience evolving legacy products into their next iteration.
Prior work on an operating system.
Experience designing content for non-traditional interfaces (e.g., automotive, voice, or wearable devices).
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
The salary range for this role is 158,500 - 242,900. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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.
Benefits:
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT
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.
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.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards Resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
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.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Content Designer, OS
Job Description
Remote:
This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Warren GM Global Technical Center or Sunnyvale Technical Center, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.
About the role:
General Motors is seeking a Content Designer to join our Operating System (OS) Design team for future vehicles. This role is critical in creating clear, intuitive software that defines how people interact with their cars.
Minimum qualifications:
Self-starter with strong autonomy. You’re comfortable identifying problem areas, tackling them independently, and sharing your findings. You create clarity rather than waiting for it to be provided.
Deep understanding of human interface design best practices.
Experience naming products and features. You can iterate quickly, form a clear design point of view, and navigate cross-functional feedback.
Strong editorial and design sensibility. You love language but believe most software benefits from fewer words. You thrive in environments where you design first and write second.
High comfort level with technical complexity. You pick up new terminology quickly and have experience working at scale.
Skilled in information architecture and taxonomy. You know how to simplify a complex menu structure.
Comfortable presenting to executive leadership. You know how to showcase work effectively and read the room to encourage meaningful feedback.
Proven ability to influence content standards. You’ve guided other writers and helped document standards as teams and practices grow.
Kind, collaborative, and easy to work with. You build strong relationships and contribute to a positive team culture.
Proficient in Figma.
Additional Job Description
Additional strengths we value:
Experience evolving legacy products into their next iteration.
Prior work on an operating system.
Experience designing content for non-traditional interfaces (e.g., automotive, voice, or wearable devices).
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
The salary range for this role is 158,500 - 242,900. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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.
Benefits:
GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT
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.
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.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards Resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
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.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.