Product Designer II

Why GM Financial?  

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters

About the role:

The Product Designer II is responsibilities include defining product specifications and creating user centered solutions for fully functional products. To be successful in this role, you should be a self-starter and willing to hit the ground running with product teams

JOB DUTIES

• Participates in all phases of a product, from discovery to delivery to continued iteration
• Collaborates with product management for feature definition
• Facilitate workshops with product/scrum teams to develop user-centric solutions for product features
• Deliver in a fast-paced, collaborative agile scrum environment
• Practices holistic experience design
• Conducts basic user testing on prototypes with real users and customers
• Collaborate with User Researchers for more complex user testing and research
• Gather a deep understanding of product business requirements and technical limitations
• Advocates and evangelizes user centered UX process and practices
• Understanding of the business and customer behavior
• Process flow and journey map creation
• Present prototypes to stakeholders and effectively articulate design decisions
• Uses a variety of metrics to analyze and continuously improve the user experience
• Implement and contribute to the GMF design system to ensure UI and brand consistency and development
• Create interactive prototypes, wireframes and mockups including page layout and navigational elements

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Understanding of agile scrum principles
• Intermediate knowledge using Adobe XD, Sketch, Axure, or equivalent design/prototyping software
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• Advanced understanding responsive design or mobile first principles
• Up to date knowledge of current industry trends and market conditions
• Understanding of user research principles
• Understanding of website analytics
• Advanced understanding of visual design principles
• Facilitate working sessions/workshops with product & scrum teams
• Comfortable presenting work to stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to create aesthetically pleasing interfaces and mockups
• A command of the English language
• Excellent computer and typing skills
• Ability to interact effectively with others
• Adaptability to accommodate constantly changing priorities
• Multi-tasking, constant productivity, creativity, and the ability to deal with change
• Self-Motivated, and has a positive attitude, and is always looking to learn more

Experience and Education

• 2-4 years of experience with Product design, UX Design, or UI/Visual Design required
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required

What We Offer: Benefits effective day 1, 401K, Bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), Pet insurance, training, certifications

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days in office in Irving, Texas

Benefits Package: Generous benefits package

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