Ford Pro · 1 day ago
3D Designer
1 American Rd, Dearborn, MI, 48126, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expFord Pro is committed to creating innovative product experiences that enhance customer satisfaction. The 3D Designer will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D illustrations and optimizing asset generation pipelines while collaborating closely with various teams to ensure design intent is met.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Envision, develop, and create high-quality 3D elements and illustrations from initial concept through final implementation
Produce advanced storytelling and production-intent visualizations for leadership presentations
Create dynamic animations and visual assets that effectively reinforce design intent for various presentation needs
Design and implement efficient 3D asset generation pipelines and rigging systems to streamline production
Establish and maintain a robust post-production pipeline, utilizing tools like Adobe After Effects (AE) for animation generation and refinement
Set up and manage Unreal Engine pipelines to support design-intent vehicle visualization and scenario-driven animations
Develop quick templates for seamless integration of digital screen content into design software (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite)
Create and maintain a comprehensive asset library utilizing tools shared across the design organization
Collaborate with Lead Designers to establish, document, and disseminate visual guidelines and patterns for consistent 3D visualization across projects
Provide clear documentation and principles for asset usage and efficient export to software development teams
Work closely with Product Designers, Design Directors, and Software Engineers to ensure seamless integration of 3D illustrations, effectively bridging design and production intent
Provide visualization support for leadership collateral and presentations, including rapid pipeline setup for urgent requests
Leverage traditional 2D design tools for post-production touch-ups, and overall refinement of 3D illustrations
Maintain continuous connection with the Vehicle Design Studio to integrate the latest 3D data, particularly from platforms like VRED
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, or educational/experience equivalent in Entertainment Arts, Game Design, 2D/3D Animation, etc
3+ Years working in Maya, C4D, or Blender
3+ Years working in Unreal is a must have
3+ Years working in Adobe Suite
Excellence in visual design
Deliver uncompromised design fidelity while also striving for production efficiency
Has a systematic approach to solving large, complex design challenges
Excellent presentation and documentation skills
Able to precisely articulate design rationale and present to stakeholders
Able to replicate 2D illustrations in 3D
Able to create illustrative designs both in 3D and 2D graphically
Preferred
Experience with Real time execution of designs
Experience in 3D modeling, unwrapping, and animation in Maya, will consider similar toolset
Experience with Figma, Protopie, Rive
Experience with VRED
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Previous automotive experience
Benefits
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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Frick
Interim Head
Recent News
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