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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

Fords Physical Interaction design team is charged with delivering the companys vision across all three of Ford divisions Ford Blue Ford Pro and Model-e transforming the future of transportation. Our team is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our 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.

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 vehicles.

What youll do...

Ford Motor Company is looking for a highly creative/strategic Interior Designer and Product Designers for our design studios in Dearborn. Working on Advanced & Production Interior projects and products. The successful candidate will have to develop both conceptual and production based on Interior solutions in the form of sketch rendering and 3D digital models.

• Having the ability to think creatively strategically and analytically.
• Create compelling and innovative interior design experiences and visions for Design Projects.
• Explore Human Centered Design experience with emphasis in Interior Design holistic experience.
• Coordinate the work of other design personnel to achieve holistic design visions.
• Create future brand focused design visions.
• Span digital and physical (software and hardware) thinking.
• Problems solve around topics of connectivity mobility and consumer segments.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in industrial design Transportation Design or similar field of study or a combination of education and equivalent experience
• 1 years Design experience; including experience with final design product execution.
• 1 years of experience translating 2D to 3D and think three-dimensionally with a strong emphasis on proportions and a refined sense of form also required.

• A design portfolio (pdf) must be provided upon application.

Even better you may have...

• Product design or interior design experience.
• 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 environmentsis good but not a necessity.
• Ability to interpret customer needs and global trends into compelling design.
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.
• Awareness of global automotive and consumer electronics to ensure Ford competes with the best in the industry.
• Demonstrated creative product/interior design perceptions and capability. A design portfolio (pdf) must be provided upon application.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Must have exceptional design intuition strong problem-solving skills and a superior ability to visually communicate through sketches and renderings.
• Familiarizes self and maintains interest with design trends within and across design professions and global cultures (automotive fashion product architectural etc.)
• Outstanding teamwork leadership visual written and verbal communication skills

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.

This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $74300-$166200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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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