Lincoln ExteriorInterior Senior Creative Designer

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

Were in the midst of the biggest change the automotive industry has ever seen.

Just as cars changed the world over the last century - creating the driver highways gas stations and malls - self-driving cars electric powertrains and connected vehicles will radically reshape how we live work and play our cities and society themselves in the next hundred years.

At Ford Design youll be at the heart of creating that future. 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 passionate and experienced Senior 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...

• Have the ability to think creatively strategically and analytically.
• Create compelling and innovative exterior or 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.
• Mentor junior designers.
• Lead programs from concept to final production.

What youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Design Transportation Design or equivalent.
• Automotive or Transportation Design minimum 5 years of experience in OEM; including experience with final design product execution and Internships with transportation design companies.
• Demonstrated creative exterior/interior design perceptions and capability. A design portfolio (pdf) must be provided upon application.
• 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.
• 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 youll have...

• Global exterior or 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.

• Experience leading a program from start to finish.

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 childcare 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.

This position is a salary grade 8.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.

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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-LS1