Senior Exterior Designer

Job-: PD Operations and Quality

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Preferred Degree:
Bachelor of Arts Ford Motor Company is looking for a highly creative/strategic Senior Exterior Designer to join our team in the new Ford World Headquarters Design Studios.  Working alongside a talented team responsible for such iconic nameplates as Bronco, Explorer, and Expedition, you will help shape the future of Adventure vehicles both in concept and production form.  Successful candidates will live/learn from the experiences of our customers, emulate the passion enthusiasts have for our products, and deliver inventive product solutions that create emotional connections over time.

Qualifications You'll have...A portfolio to share that focuses on Automotive Exterior Design.

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent; can include graduates earning their degree in the same calendar term 3+ years of 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 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...Global design experience. Good understanding of exterior 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!

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 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…