Ford Customization Designer

Ford • Allen Park, MI

2d • $84,480 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Customization Designer
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
In this position...
The Design (stylist) position with Ford Customization offers the opportunity to work across a diverse and exciting product portfolio. As a Ford Customization Designer, you will be responsible for forecasting design trends and analyzing Brand DNA to ensure all designs align with the vehicle line’s identity. You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic office environment, interfacing directly with Planning, Marketing, and Engineering teams, as well as external vendors. Your role is critical in bridging the gap between initial 2D/3D concepts and the final development of physical models, ensuring all project objectives and timelines are met with the highest quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of professional experience in transportation design
• 3+ years of experience using 2D sketching and rendering with proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, V-Red, and Microsoft Office.
• 1+ years of experience using AI tools
• Must have a transportation design portfolio to share

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design.
• Experience preparing presentation boards and presentations in PowerPoint; ability to visually articulate brand vision and definition through a design portfolio.
• Demonstrated collaboration, communication, and organization skills; ability to write, sketch, and manage a wide variety of content in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create unique exterior and interior design proposals for Vehicle Personalization projects.
• Prepare 2D and 3D concepts using appropriate computer technology and software.
• 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 Ford Customization management and interface with Planning, Marketing, and Engineering teams.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, including product marketing, engineering, and vendors, to execute project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Follow the development of physical models.
• Deliver projects on time and with high quality, based on agreed schedules with VP management.
• Abide by all established Security guidelines.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level