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The Design (stylist) position with Vehicle Personalization allows you to work on a vast product range. The Vehicle Personalization Designer will be expected to do the following jobs: Create unique exterior and interior designs proposals for Vehicle Personalization projects. Prepare 2D and 3D concepts using appropriate computer technology. Forecast design trends as they apply to the respective project. Analyze Design Brand DNA as it relates to the vehicle line and create appropriate designs. Gather input from Vehicle Personalization management. Interface with and obtain input from Planning, Marketing and Engineering teams. Collaborate with other design disciplines such as product marketing, engineering, and vendors to execute project objectives, deliverables, and timelines. Follow the development of physical models. Responsible for delivering projects on time and with high quality, based on agreed schedule with VP management. Abide by established Security guidelines.

This designer will focus on the Ford Custom Garage initiative and lead all design direction under the supervision of the VP Chief Designer.

Portfolio required upon submission.

You'll have…

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design or related field.Minimum 5 years professional experience or an advanced design degree. Automotive experience is required. Equivalent experience in automotive design, working with suppliers and licensed partners.  Can visually articulate brand vision and definition through a design portfolio.

 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-SC3
 

What You'll do…

Propose graphics, paint schemes, trim packages, wheels, seats, door panels, floor mats using current and advanced color and material concepts for FCGConduct research and analysis of competitive landscape and emerging trendsStrong 2D sketching and rendering skills. Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator. Use of Adobe Creative suite, Alias, V-Red and Microsoft Office software.Experience preparing presentation boards and presentations in Powerpoint. Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and organization skills. Ability to write, sketch and manage a wide variety of content. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic office environment.