Ford Motor Company
Senior Automotive Designer
London
Posted about 17 hours ago
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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.
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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).
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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.
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