Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Designer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive design and innovation, seeking a highly creative and strategic Senior Exterior_Interior Designer. The successful candidate will work on both conceptual and production projects, developing innovative design solutions through sketches, renderings, and 3D digital models.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Having the ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically
Create compelling and innovative exterior_interior design experiences and visions for Design Projects
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent
Automotive or Transportation Design experience; including experience with final design product execution, and Internships with transportation design companies
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
Demonstrated creative exterior/interior design perceptions and capability. A design portfolio (pdf) must be provided upon application
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
Preferred
Global interior design experience
Good 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 environments
Experience of managing multiple stakeholders across complex projects
Experience of presenting to executive audiences
Benefits
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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
Founded in 1903
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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