Senior Exterior Automotive Designer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automotive Design, Transportation Design, Sketching, Rendering, 3D Modeling, Team Coordination, Customer Needs Interpretation, Design Trends Awareness, Problem-Solving, Visual Communication, Creative Design Perception, Manufacturing Process Understanding, Leadership, Communication Skills, Global Trends Awareness, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Working on Advanced & Production Exterior projects the successful candidate will have to develop both conceptual and production based on Exterior solutions in the form of sketch, rendering and 3D digital models. Coordinate the work of other design personnel to achieve holistic design visions. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent. 5-10+ years in Automotive or Transportation Design experience; including experience with final design product execution. 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 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

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will develop conceptual and production-based exterior solutions through sketches, renderings, and 3D digital models. They will also coordinate the work of other design personnel to achieve holistic design visions.