Job Details

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_Interiorsolutions in the form of sketch, rendering and 3D digital models.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

You'll have…

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

Even better, you may have…

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!

• 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
• 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.

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This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not 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-###-####.

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 #LI-SC3

Job Info

• Job Identification 53303
• Job Category PD Operations and Quality
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3590 Cover St, Long Beach, CA, 90808, US (Hybrid)
• Preferred Degree Associate of Arts and Sciences