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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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Digital Product Design (DPD) at Ford is committed to envisioning and creating simple thoughtful enjoyable and compelling product experiences that our customers need and love. We work in close partnership with product and engineering to deliver best-in-class interactions experiences that meet the needs of people today and in the future. Our team is comprised of a dynamic group of product designers researchers visual designers industrial designers modelers and project managers.
Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
In this position
As a UX Researcher for Ford Digital Product Design you will be responsible for conducting a wide range of research activities to ensure Ford is delivering the highest quality user experience. Ideally you have experience with mixed methods demonstrating a knack for gathering both quantitative and qualitative data and surfacing compelling and actionable insights. At minimum you are a generalist researcher familiar with a wide variety of UX research methodologies. You will be a part of a team that works cross-functionally with design product and engineering stakeholders helping them to make data-driven and customer-centric decisions.
What youll do
- Plan and lead end-to-end research activities to help the Digital Product design team deliver high quality experiences that satisfy and delight customers using a range of research methodologies including (but not limited to)..foundational qualitative research (e.g. ethnographic observational interview and diary studies competitive landscape research) survey design and quantitative analysis usability studies heuristic evaluations concept studies and iterative design testing usability benchmarking and more
- Work closely with design and product partners to understand research goals and plan activities that meet learning objectives and deliver measurable impact.
- Analyze research findings and report outcomes in the form of helpful digestible insights to internal partners and stakeholders
What youll have
- Bachelors Degree in User Experience Human Computer Interaction Industrial Design Human Factors or related degree.
- 5 years of experience as a User Researcher UX Designer Human Factors Researcher Insights Analyst or Strategist
- 3 years of experience with on-site/field research e.g. in-person usability studies
- 2 years of experience conducting foundational strategic research
- 2 years of experience with quantitative analysis
- Availability to travel up to 15% of time.
- Proficient in most online/remote user research tools e.g. Dscout Usertesting UserZoom Qualtrics (or similar survey platform)
- Experience synthesizing quantitative and qualitative research findings into actionable insights
Even better youll have
- Masters Degree in User Experience Human Computer Interaction Industrial Design Human Factors or related degree.
- 3 years of experience with mixed methods research
- 3 years with research on hardware/software products (digital devices)
- Experience with statistical analysis
- Technical acumen for helping to set up and trouble-shoot functional prototypes
- Experience in or knowledge of the Agile process.
- Proficient in using Jira
- Proficient in using Figma
- Proficient in using Protopie or other prototyping tools
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 7-8.
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-.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #DPDJOB #LI-LS1
Employment Type
Full-Time
