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.

In this position…

The Human-Centered Design (HCD) team improves people’s lives through empathetic and innovative vehicle design solutions. We are looking for a Lead Industrial Designer to bring these product experiences to life.

As Lead Industrial Designer, you'll guide project teams in creating physical product solutions. Your responsibilities will encompass the creative process from initial concept sketches and low-fidelity prototypes to more refined models and final requirements. You'll lead design workshops, manage asset creation, and collaborate closely with other design partners and teams to iterate designs based on user feedback. Success in this role requires a deep curiosity about people, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations

What you'll do…

Concept & Design: Develop novel and desirable vehicle experience solutions to address meaningful customer needs, collaborating with experience designers and other stakeholders. Lead the visualization of these solutions through sketches, high-fidelity renderings, animations, and physical and 3D models. Prototyping & Iteration: Build and test prototypes (primarily physical) to learn and refine designs. Iterate designs based on user feedback to ensure they meet expectations and deliver successful outcomes. Strategy & Feasibility: Collaborate with partner teams to ensure manufacturable solutions that align with the company’s brand strategy. Communication & Advocacy: Clearly and persuasively communicate design recommendations to leadership and stakeholders, conveying the "why" behind design choices and generating excitement for the product.

What you'll have…

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field Senior-level designer with 7+ years of relevant work experience in the design, development and launch of B2B or B2C physical products within a consumer product industry, transportation sector, design consultancy, or similar field 2+ years leading projects through human-centered design methodologies Must have exceptional sketching, visualization, 3D modeling, and physical prototyping skills Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and at least one 3D modeling software application (e.g. Alias AutoStudio, VRED, Rhino, Maya or Blender)

Portfolio required to be considered. Evaluation of physical prototyping, sketching and storytelling skills.

 

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.

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6HTHD

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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