Designer

Senior Exterior/Interior Designer Lincoln Design Studio is searching for a passionate and experienced Senior Exterior/Interior Designer to join us in Dearborn. The designer will work on both advanced and production programs and translate ideas into compelling sketches, rendering and 3D digital models to provide winning design solutions. What You'll Do 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. You'll Have 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. 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. Even Better, You'll Have Global exterior or 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. Experience leading a program from start to finish. 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. Salary This position is a salary grade 7-8 and ranges from $86,600 to $166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate’s skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. Other Information Visa 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. This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ford Motor Company