Senior Automotive Designer

What You’ll Do

• Define future design direction — Develop strategic exterior and interior design visions that guide early-phase product development.
• Explore trends & user insights — Investigate cultural, technological, and behavioral shifts to uncover new product and experience opportunities.
• Shape brand identity — Translate Ford’s Brand DNA into clear product stories and design principles.
• Create compelling visuals — Produce high-quality 2D sketches and 3D digital visualizations that communicate design intent.
• Collaborate across disciplines — Work closely with Planning, Marketing, Engineering, and other design teams (Exterior, Interior, CMF, Design Engineering).
• Design components & accessories — Develop concepts for personalization, interior/exterior components, and lifestyle products.
• Prototype & validate — Support rapid prototyping, 3D modelling, and physical model development to ensure design intent is preserved.
• Deliver with excellence — Manage projects through Ford’s Core Design process and GPDS timelines.
• Maintain compliance — Follow established security, confidentiality, and design sign-off protocols.

Responsibilities

What You Bring

• Strong visual communication — Deep understanding of vehicle proportions, segments, and storytelling through design.
• Market awareness — Knowledge of global mobility trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes.
• User-centric mindset — Ability to translate customer needs into meaningful design solutions.
• Process fluency — Familiarity with professional product development workflows (GPDS or similar).

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Software expertise — Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, and Microsoft Office.
• Preferred tools — Experience with AI-assisted design tools such as Vizcom, Blender, VRED, Unreal Engine.
• Education — Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Design or Industrial Design.
• Experience — 3–5 years of professional automotive design experience.
• Portfolio — Strong 2D sketching, rendering, and conceptual storytelling.
• Soft skills — Clear communication, strong organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, exploratory environment.