Industrial Design Architecture & Experience Lead Designer

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end conceptualization, visualization, and development of corporate environments and branded experiences that align with GM’s brand and product strategy.
• Design spaces and spatial details—including interior architecture, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and environmental graphics—that showcase and reveal GM vehicles and products across global programs.
• Partner closely with GM Design, Marketing, Facilities, Fabrication and Prototyping, and external suppliers/creative agencies to ensure cohesive, on-brand experiences.
• Use 2D and 3D digital tools, physical models, mockups, and visualization technologies to explore, communicate, and refine design concepts.
• Collaborate with product design, sculpting, engineering, and fabrication teams to integrate vehicles and products seamlessly into spatial experiences.
• Oversee the execution of installations, tracking design intent through documentation, vendor coordination, and on-site reviews to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and on budget.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, setting creative direction, guiding junior team members, and presenting concepts and recommendations to cross-functional and senior stakeholders.
• Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ( Bachelor’s degree in Architecture , Interior Design, Industrial Design, Environmental Design, or a closely related field
• master’s degree preferred. 7+ years of professional experience in architecture, interior, experiential, or environmental design, with a strong portfolio of high-impact, built or realized work.
• Demonstrated ability to translate brand and product strategy into compelling spatial experiences, ideally across multiple global markets.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for visualizations, storytelling, and executive-ready presentations.
• Proficiency in 3D design and visualization tools such as Rhino and Enscape (or similar) for spatial concepting, real-time visualization, and design reviews.
• Experience using AI-based tools for concept development, visualization, and animation to communicate design intent and accelerate iteration.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex projects from concept through execution in a fast-paced, highly creative environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design intent and rationale to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.
• This position is primarily on site at the Design Center in Warren, Michigan, with some flexibility under our Work Appropriately model.
• What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) Experience delivering large-scale corporate, museum, exhibition, or brand environment projects, ideally within automotive, mobility, or technology sectors.
• Familiarity with fabrication methods, materials, lighting, and detailing for high-finish interior and experiential projects.
• Experience with real-time engines (such as Unreal Engine or Unity) and motion/experience design for immersive storytelling.
• Prior experience working within or alongside in-house brand, marketing, or product design teams.
• Comfortable presenting to senior leaders and executive stakeholders, with a strong narrative and visual communication style that champions the work and the team. &#xa
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• This role is categorized as onsite.
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