Product Concepting Communication Designer

Communication Designer Product Concepting Team

Location: Dearborn MI

Job Overview

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

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 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 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 Fords future products and services. This is an opportunity to directly influence the direction of groundbreaking innovations and contribute to a legacy of transforming transportation.

What youll do...

Key Responsibilities

Concept Visualization & Storytelling: Develop high-impact visual and narrative assets (e.g. presentations storyboards videos interactive prototypes infographics experience maps) that effectively communicate complex product concepts user journeys and strategic insights to diverse audiences from engineers to executive leadership. This includes translating complex narratives into captivating visuals conceptualizing ideas planning visual sequences and creating/editing images and videos to convey a cohesive story.

Strategic Communication: Collaborate closely with product concept leads designers researchers and engineers to understand emerging ideas and translate them into clear engaging and persuasive communication materials often transforming data into illustrative stories.

Stakeholder Engagement: Design and facilitate workshops presentations and interactive sessions to present concepts gather feedback and build alignment among cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Brand & Vision Alignment: Ensure all communication materials reflect Fords brand identity strategic vision and future aspirations maintaining a consistent and compelling voice.

Tool & Methodology Expertise: Stay abreast of the latest communication design tools technologies and best practices continuously evolving our approach to concept articulation and presentation.

Rapid Prototyping & Iteration: Quickly generate and iterate on visual and narrative artifacts to explore different communication angles and refine messaging based on feedback.

User-Centered Communication: Advocate for the user perspective in concept communication ensuring that proposed solutions resonate with customer needs and desires.

Youll have...

• Bachelors 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...

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters 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. ProtoPie 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 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.

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.

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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

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

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