Designer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Exterior Design, Interior Design, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Technical Aesthetic Judgment, Visual Communication, 3D Thinking, Proportions, Form Refinement, Teamwork, Leadership, Communication Skills, Design Trends Awareness

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Join us in shaping the future of Ford Motor Company, as part of a global organization with exceptional colleagues in world-class facilities. As part of Ford Design, you’ll be at the cutting edge of Ford’s most strategically critical work, designing people and society’s needs into the heart of our next generation of products, services, and experiences. Ford Motor Company is looking for a highly creative/strategic Senior Exterior_Interior Designer for our design studios in Dearborn. Working on Advanced & Production Exterior_Interior projects the successful candidate will have to develop both conceptual and production based on Exterior_Interior solutions in the form of sketch, rendering and 3D digital models. As a Designer you will: Having the ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically. Create compelling and innovative exterior_interior design experiences and visions for Design Projects. Coordinate the work of other design personnel to achieve holistic design visions. Create future brand focused design visions. Span digital and physical (software and hardware) thinking. Problems solve around topics of connectivity, mobility and consumer segments. You'll have... Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent Automotive or Transportation Design experience; including experience with final design product execution, and Internships with transportation design companies Ability to interpret customer needs and global trends into compelling design. Ability to work independently and provide strong technical aesthetic judgment to lead team members. Awareness of global automotive and consumer electronics to ensure Ford competes with the ability to lead. Demonstrated creative exterior/interior design perceptions and capability. A design portfolio (pdf) must be provided upon application. Collaborate with Engineering, Suppliers and other partners to progress the design development. Must have exceptional design intuition, strong problem-solving skills and a superior ability to visually communicate through sketches, and renderings. Ability to translate 2D to 3D and think three-dimensionally with a strong emphasis on proportions and a refined sense of form also required. Familiarizes self and maintains interest with design trends within and across design professions and global cultures (automotive, fashion, architectural, etc.) Outstanding teamwork, leadership, visual, written, and verbal communication skills Even better, you may have... Global interior design experience. Good understanding of exterior/interior manufacturing process and materials. Passionate about automotive and mobility industry, global trends, innovation and customer needs Experience of working in or with creative cultures Experience of working in large, corporate environments Experience of managing multiple stakeholders across complex projects Experience of presenting to executive audiences You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases • Tuition assistance • Established and active employee resource groups • Paid time off for individual and team community service • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 . Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #FDIEJOB #LI-SC3

Responsibilities

The Designer will create innovative exterior and interior design experiences for Ford's projects while coordinating with other design personnel. They will also solve problems related to connectivity and mobility, ensuring designs meet consumer needs.