Digital Design Director

THE ROLE

We are searching for an innovative and visionary Product Design Leader to shape Fords experience strategy and deliver breakthrough UI/UX solutions for vehicles now and in the future. This high-impact role calls for a proven design professional with a passion for tackling complex challenges thriving in ambiguity and charting new directions that seamlessly integrate hardware software and customer needs. If you excel at inspiring teams navigating complexity and setting the standard for design excellence this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on Fords future.

WHAT YOULL DO...

• Establish and lead the overall design vision driving multiple large-scale strategic projects and advancing future interaction models that integrate physical and digital experiences.

• Unite and empower cross-functional teamsincluding design engineering product management customer insights and technologyby promoting collaboration delegation and mentoring to foster creativity and continuous improvement.

• Communicate and present complex concepts and strategies to partners executives and stakeholders using strong storytelling skills and seeking feedback to contribute to Fords broader design culture.

• Transform innovative ideas into compelling prototypes and high-quality design deliverables validating technical feasibility and ensuring creative concepts become reality.

• Set and uphold the standard for design quality by staying engaged with design iterations maintaining a cohesive design language and driving visual excellence across all touchpoints for transformative yet scalable vehicle experiences.

• Collaborate closely with a triad including Product Management Engineering and other partners to define customer-centric strategies and ensure seamless execution from concept through delivery.

FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

What youll have...

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in Digital Product Design or related fields.

• 12 years of experience in relevant product design commercial organizations.

• 4 years managing and/or leading cross-functional teams from concept to shipping complex customer-facing design experiences.

• Proven experience in product interaction and experience design within complex ecosystems.

• Strong communication and storytelling abilities with a knack for making complex ideas clear and compelling.

• High performing proficiency in Figma with the ability to communicate design concepts and create compelling presentations.

• Proven ability to lead and deliver impactful product design strategies by integrating UX visual design content research and technical constraints into cohesive user-focused experiences that support business goals.

• Ability to work within current frameworks evolve core processes and invent new ways of working to drive impactful change and efficiency.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also building strong collaborative relationships across disciplines seamlessly connecting design engineering strategy and technology.

• Passionate for Fords products and its customers.

Even better youll have...

• Strength in systems thinking and mapping end-to-end customer journeys.

• Comfortable working in ambiguous spaces where outcomes are completely undefined.

• Comfortable working on changing demands with the ability to pivot efforts while motivating others through change.

• Able to take a flexible approach to working with others across an enterprise with a demonstrated ability through ambiguity.

• Self-starter that is organized and can prioritize and manage multiple tasks with minimal direction.

• Passionate customer focus including use of collaborative design processes to yield best-in-class customer outcomes.

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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $167200-$316600.

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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