Lincoln ExteriorInterior Designer

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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 youll be at the cutting edge of Fords most strategically critical work designing people and societys needs into the heart of our next generation of products services and experiences.

In this position...

Lincoln Design Studio is searching for a highly creative Exterior/Interior Designer to join us in Dearborn. The designer will work on both advanced and production programs and translate ideas into compelling sketches rendering and 3D digital models to provide winning design solutions.

What youll do...

As a Interior/Exterior Designer you will:

• Have the ability to think creatively strategically and analytically.
• Create compelling and innovative exterior/interior design experiences and visions for Design Projects.
• Work collaboratively in a team to achieve holistic design visions.
• Create future brand focused design visions.
• Span digital and physical (software and hardware) delivery.

• Problems solve around topics of connectivity mobility and consumer segments.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in industrial design Transportation Design or equivalent.
• Automotive or Transportation Design minimum 2-3 years of experience in OEM; 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/interior 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 interior design experience.
• Good understanding of exterior/interior 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 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 6-8 .

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.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #FDIEJOB #LI-SC3