3D Experience 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 HID team is redefining how people interact with automotive technology both inside and outside the vehicle. 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 across infotainment, mobile apps, and web portals. Build Strong Foundations Develop scalable design systems and interaction models that ensure consistency, accessibility, and innovation across all touchpoints. Innovate Interactions Define voice controls, advanced driver‑assist features, and connected services. Champion Safety & Accessibility Create inclusive, distraction‑free designs aligned with global safety standards. Collaborate Across Teams Work with engineers, product managers, interior/exterior designers, and UX researchers. Why Join Us? Impact at Scale Shape the driving and digital experience for millions worldwide. Creative Freedom Push the boundaries of automotive and digital design. Continuous Growth Learn from experts and stay ahead in the evolving mobility landscape. User‑First Culture Put empathy first for drivers, passengers, and digital users. Role: 3D Experience Group Manager The 3D Experience Group resides in Vehicle OS under Human Interface Design. This role leads a team responsible for high‑end rendering, digital vehicle and environment representation, asset creation workflows, and 3D art direction. The manager establishes spatial principles, rendering standards, and brand‑aligned 3D approaches that support product teams, identity storytelling, and leadership presentations. Your Primary Focus Build and Curate the 3D Team Scale, onboard, mentor, and grow a trusted team of experts. 3D Design Bring vehicles, environments, and digital objects to life with physical plausibility, artistic ingenuity, and brand authenticity. UX 3D Strategy Articulate and own the UX 3D strategy side by side with your team. Key Responsibilities 3D Design + Art Direction Brand‑aligned 3D styling and visuals. High‑End Realistic Rendering Vehicles, environments, materials, lighting, and atmospheric visuals. Asset Creation Liaison Work with data prep, vehicle studios, and engineering to ensure accuracy and quality of 3D assets. Design and Delivery Quality Ensure functional understanding, design execution, technical implementation, and roadmap implications with UX, software, and product teams. 3D Guidelines Lighting models, rendering targets, spatial logic, and material behavior. 3D Principles Foundational brand expression approaches in 3D. 3D Asset Library Reusable vehicle and environment assets for product UX, presentations, and vision work. Support for Video Creation Realistic 3D shots, camera moves, lighting environments, and rendered UI sequences. Required Qualifications 10+ years of professional experience in 3D design or UX design. A portfolio that showcases storytelling through 3D craft and leading the team. Self‑starter with strong autonomy, problem‑identification, and independent execution. Deep understanding of human interface design best practices. Quick iteration, clear design viewpoint, and cross‑functional feedback navigation. Strong design sensibility, passion for brand, and love for cars. High comfort with technical complexity and collaboration with engineers, PMs, and partners. Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of experience leading a design team. Examples of global 3D executions and differentiators. Established 3D systems, principles, and guidelines. Experience designing content for non‑traditional interfaces (e.g., automotive, voice, wearable). Portfolio Submission Submit a PDF portfolio as an attachment. Name the file: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.pdf. Upload as an attachment to your application. Relocation & Sponsorship Relocation benefits may be available. GM does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you require GM sponsorship. General Motors EEO Statement General Motors is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr