At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning exterior designs for performance vehicles and accessories at GM.
- Company: Join General Motors, a leader in innovative automotive design.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative studio atmosphere with exciting projects and industry insights.
- Why this job: Shape the future of performance vehicles and make your mark in the automotive world.
- Qualifications: Creative exterior design skills and a passion for performance vehicles.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Job Description Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
The Role Our Design organization plays a critical role in realizing GM’s vision by shaping the emotional and functional character of every vehicle and experience we create.
Within Global Design, the General Motors Performance Studio is at the forefront of expressive, driver-focused performance design that elevates our iconic nameplates and future products.
As a Creative Designer – Performance Studio, you will contribute to both advanced and production exterior performance design for General Motors performance vehicles and programs.
You will focus on a range of performance-oriented products, including aero packages, exterior graphics, appearance packages, and performance accessories.
The ideal candidate is a highly creative, hands-on exterior designer with a deep understanding of performance vehicle proportion, brand character, aerodynamics, and motorsports-inspired aesthetics.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced studio environment to deliver performance products that are both aspirational and authentic.
What You’ll Do Drive the creative development of exterior performance design concepts for new and existing GM performance vehicles, programs, and accessories from early ideation through production execution.
Define and communicate a compelling performance design vision that aligns with each brand’s DNA and GM’s overall design strategy.
Generate high-quality sketches, renderings, and digital models that explore proportion, surface development, graphics, and aero elements with a strong sense of stance, emotion, and performance authenticity.
Partner closely with studio leadership, Clay and Digital Sculpting, Engineering, Aerodynamics, Performance Engineering, Marketing, and Program Management to balance design intent with feasibility, performance targets, cost, and timing.
Lead execution of exterior performance appearance and accessory programs, including body kits, spoilers, splitters, diffusers, wheels, and graphics/stripe packages.
Champion brand-appropriate performance graphics, color-breaks, and visual signatures that reinforce vehicle identity on both road and track.
Participate in design reviews, leveraging GM’s evolving digital design workflows (including VR reviews, digital visualization, and collaboration tools) to present design directions, gather feedback, refine quality, and accelerate decision-making while staying current on industry, motorsports, and cultural trends related to performance and customization.
Your Skills
Exterior Creative Designer - Performance Studio employer: General Motors
General Motors is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the defense sector. With a commitment to employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a focus on meaningful contributions towards our mission of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, GM provides a unique environment where your expertise in survivability strategy can truly make an impact.
