The Role
Develop future-focused automotive exterior and interior design visions, translating Ford’s brand identity and customer insights into product concepts. Create 2D sketches, 3D visualizations, components, accessories, and prototypes while collaborating with planning, marketing, engineering, and design teams. Manage projects through Ford’s Core Design process and GPDS timelines, maintaining design quality, confidentiality, and compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
What You’ll Do
- Define future design direction — Develop strategic exterior and interior design visions that guide early‑phase product development.
- Explore trends & user insights — Investigate cultural, technological, and behavioral shifts to uncover new product and experience opportunities.
- Shape brand identity — Translate Ford’s Brand DNA into clear product stories and design principles.
- Create compelling visuals — Produce high‑quality 2D sketches and 3D digital visualizations that communicate design intent.
- Collaborate across disciplines — Work closely with Planning, Marketing, Engineering, and other design teams (Exterior, Interior, CMF, Design Engineering).
- Design components & accessories — Develop concepts for personalization, interior/exterior components, and lifestyle products.
- Prototype & validate — Support rapid prototyping, 3D modelling, and physical model development to ensure design intent is preserved.
- Deliver with excellence — Manage projects through Ford’s Core Design process and GPDS timelines.
- Maintain compliance — Follow established security, confidentiality, and design sign‑off protocols.
Responsibilities
What You Bring
- Strong visual communication — Deep understanding of vehicle proportions, segments, and storytelling through design.
- Market awareness — Knowledge of global mobility trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes.
- User‑centric mindset — Ability to translate customer needs into meaningful design solutions.
- Process fluency — Familiarity with professional product development workflows (GPDS or similar).
Qualifications
Skills & Experience
- Software expertise — Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, and Microsoft Office.
- Preferred tools — Experience with AI‑assisted design tools such as Vizcom, Blender, VRED, Unreal Engine.
- Education — Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design.
- Experience — 3–5 years of professional automotive design experience.
- Portfolio — Strong 2D sketching, rendering, and conceptual storytelling.
- Soft skills — Clear communication, strong organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, exploratory environment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design
- 3–5 years of professional automotive design experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating 2D sketching, rendering, and conceptual storytelling
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, and Microsoft Office
- Understanding of vehicle proportions, segments, and design storytelling
- Knowledge of global mobility trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes
- Experience translating customer needs into design solutions
- Familiarity with professional product development workflows such as GPDS
- Experience with Vizcom, Blender, VRED, or Unreal Engine
- Clear communication, strong organization, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
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Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.
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The Company
What We Do
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
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