Senior Exterior Designer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Exterior Design, Interior Design, 3D Modeling, Sketching, Rendering, Problem Solving, Team Coordination, Visual Communication, Design Trends, Automotive Design, Manufacturing Processes, Leadership, Communication Skills

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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. Having the ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically. Create compelling and innovative exterior 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. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent; can include graduates earning their degree in the same calendar term 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 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 and interior design solutions through sketches, renderings, and 3D digital models. They will coordinate the work of other design personnel to achieve holistic design visions and collaborate with engineering and suppliers.