Digital Product Designer - Core Apps

Ford Motor Company’s Core Experience team is building next-generation in-vehicle experiences and the operational approach behind them. As a Digital Product Designer focused on Core Apps, you’ll partner with product and engineering to shape customer-facing apps, strengthen design systems, and present design strategy through recurring review cycles. Location: Dearborn, MI (hybrid) Experience: 3+ years Salary: USD 68,300 - 175,000 per year What you’ll do Contribute to shaping the future of digital experiences for Ford and Lincoln vehicles Collaborate with cross-disciplinary partners to create interfaces that meet customer expectations with simple, intuitive interactions to the vehicle Turn early concepts into detailed, testable design solutions and prototypes Work across design, engineering, and product teams to align experiences with customer needs, technical constraints, and business objectives Iterate and bring digital products and apps to life through implementation with development and engineering partners Design, manage, and adapt design systems, components, and prototypes Craft, coordinate, and present design strategy to leadership and executives through ongoing review cycles with product, engineering, and research partners What you bring Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in Digital Product Design or related fields 3+ years of experience in relevant product design roles 2+ years working across product teams that include designers, engineers, and product managers Strength in systems thinking and mapping end-to-end customer journeys Strong communication and storytelling skills to make complex ideas clear and compelling High proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools to create customer flows and rapid prototypes Proven ability to deliver cohesive, user-focused experiences that integrate UX, visual design, content, research, and technical constraints Ability to work within current frameworks, design systems, and product requirements Comfort working independently while building strong collaboration across partnering functions Portfolio showcasing thoughtfully crafted design projects and a deep understanding of user experience principles and design processes Even better if you have Exceptional visual design skills and proficiency in human-centered design approaches Experience in UX, interaction, and experience design within complex ecosystems Comfort working in ambiguous environments where outcomes are not fully defined Experience navigating evolving demands, pivoting efforts as new directions and goals emerge Self-starting, organized approach with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks Skill collaborating across multiple teams, building connections between design, engineering, and strategy Ability to travel to various office locations to experience and test hardware in person Benefits at Ford 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, plus management leases Tuition assistance Established and active employee resource groups Paid time off for individual and team community service Paid time off and a generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day Paid time off with the option to purchase additional vacation time Additional details This position is a salary grade 5 - 8, ranging from $68,300-$175,000 Hybrid role with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week For Bay Area based candidates, the salary ranges from $68,300-$185,000 Final determination of salary grade is based on skills and experience, set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire #J-18808-Ljbffr Lincoln Motor Company