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Ford Motor Company · 7 hours ago

Lincoln Senior Exterior Designer

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a leading automotive manufacturer committed to shaping the future of mobility. They are seeking a Senior Exterior Designer to create innovative design solutions for both advanced and production programs, translating ideas into compelling sketches and 3D models.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Automotive Design ExperienceCreative Design Skills3D ModelingBachelor’s DegreeTechnical Aesthetic JudgmentVisual CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's 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 design perceptions and capability. A design portfolio 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