Product Concepting Communication Designer

Communication Designer, Product Concepting Team

Location:

Dearborn, MI

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?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

Are you a visionary storyteller with a passion for shaping the future of mobility? Join the movers of the world and makers of the future! The Ford Product Concepting Team is seeking an innovative and highly creative Communication Designer to bring our most ambitious ideas to life. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in translating complex product concepts, strategic visions, and user experiences into compelling, digestible, and visually stunning narratives.

You will work at the earliest stages of product development, helping to articulate new possibilities and inspire stakeholders across the organization.

You will blend human-centered design thinking with exceptional communication skills, utilizing a diverse toolkit of visual, verbal, and interactive methods to convey the 'what if' and 'what next' of Ford's future products and services. This is an opportunity to directly influence the direction of groundbreaking innovations and contribute to a legacy of transforming transportation.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in communication design, visual storytelling, concept visualization, or a similar role, preferably within product development, innovation, or a related industry.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual communication skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to convey complex ideas simply and engagingly.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and presentation software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects; Figma, Sketch, Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides).
• Strong typography skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate design decisions and strategic rationale clearly.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in a relevant design or communication field.
• Experience working in the automotive industry, mobility services, consumer electronics, or a large-scale product-focused organization.
• Familiarity with design thinking methodologies and agile development processes.
• Experience with 3D visualization tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, V‑Ray) or interactive prototyping tools (e.g., Proto Pie, Principle, Webflow).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A keen interest in emerging technologies, future trends, and the evolving landscape of transportation.
• Passion for the automotive industry and the Ford brand is a strong plus.

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 change maker, 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 childcare and more
• Family…