Studio X Chief Designer

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

The Studio X Digital Design Chief reports to the Director of Design Operations and leads Design Visualization Research & Development and Digital Technologies globally. This leader defines the strategic digital roadmap for the Global Design organization while ensuring operational excellence rigorous data security and high-performing team management.

What youll do...

Strategic Leadership & Digital Transformation

• Digital Roadmap: Define and execute a long-term global digital support strategy and transformation roadmap to enhance creativity and efficiency across Global Design.
• Emerging Tech & AI: Evaluate and implement emerging digital tools including AI procedural workflow automation and immersive technologies (AR/VR/MR).
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Program teams Engineering IT Corporate Security and Marketing to align digital initiatives with brand vision and future product strategies.

Digital Production & Visualization

• End-to-End Pipelines: Oversee high-fidelity rendering narrative animation real-time visualization and immersive digital simulation pipelines.
• Media Services: Manage comprehensive photography (including drone and documentary) and professional videography/editing services for the Design studio.
• Quality & Delivery: Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards and review processes to ensure on-time delivery of all Studio X assets.
• Executive Presentation: Support Marketing and Strategy teams with Executive Leadership Team (ELT) presentations and Market Research stimuli; confidently pitch and facilitate project reviews for senior leadership.

Operations Budget & IT Asset Management

• Hardware Lifecycle: Manage procurement maintenance and lifecycles for high-performance workstations AR/VR head-mounted displays MicroLED displays printers and data management systems.
• Software & SaaS: Oversee software licensing SaaS usage vendor negotiations enterprise agreements and corporate compliance.
• ROI Optimization: Ensure maximum ROI on all hardware and software acquisitions through pipeline automation and licensing efficiencies.

Data Governance & Studio Security

• IP Protection: Implement data governance and security protocols for design imagery and highly sensitive pre-production data.
• Access Control: Create implement and enforce strict physical access-control policies for all secure design studios and spaces.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Culture & Performance: Foster a highly collaborative accountable and engaged studio culture. Lead OKR/KPI development and performance management.
• HR & Personnel Management: Assist the Design Operations Director with personnel programs including performance reviews salary planning employee counseling and training plans.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and mentor team members through complex ambiguous challenges.

Youll have...

• Education: Bachelors degree in Transportation Design Industrial Design Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 10 years in Automotive Design high-end product visualization or digital design (in-studio program experience preferred).
• Project Management: Proven experience managing complex multi-stakeholder multimedia projects and budgets.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of modern digital tools hardware data governance IP protection and the overall Product Development/Design process.
• Leadership: Strong business acumen with demonstrated leadership skills in hiring developing and inspiring creative technical teams.

Even better you may have...

• Prior experience working within large complex corporate environments and creative cultures.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes materials and global automotive design trends.
• Proven track record of presenting to and influencing executive-level 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.

This position is leadership level 5 and ranges from $141700-$268300.
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.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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