Ford Motor
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Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position...
We're looking for someone who genuinely loves the craft of production and finds fulfillment in making. You bring clarity to complexity, transforming intricate ideas into visuals that are simple, yet profoundly effective. From presentations that drive decisions and interfaces that improve performance through customer journey mapping, to videos that help great ideas get made or document a project's journey, your creations will have real impact. This role is about crafting work that directly advances Ford's mission. If you believe design transforms complexity into clarity, drives tangible progress, and you're ready to make that impact a reality, then this is the job for you. What you'll do...
Executive Visual Communications: Design and produce high-impact, executive-level presentations and strategic visual narratives. Responsibilities may include translating complex data and strategic objectives into clear, compelling visual stories, and developing visual frameworks for key messages and Ford initiatives. Digital Experience Design: Create intuitive user interfaces (UI) and user flows, applying insights from customer journey mapping to enhance digital experiences. Responsibilities may include visualizing complex system interactions for clarity and improved usability and ensuring UI designs improve usage and program performance. Dynamic Media Production: Produce and edit short-form video content, including motion graphics and animations. Responsibilities may include capturing and documenting project journeys, processes, and innovation narratives through video, and transforming conceptual ideas into engaging video assets for various platforms. Strategic Visual Impact: Drive the integration of visual communications across all channels to ensure consistency and maximize impact. Responsibilities may include collaborating with cross-functional teams to align visual assets with comprehensive communication strategies and articulating the effectiveness of visual communications on Ford's objectives. Foster a collaborative and creative environment. Stay current with industry best practices and emerging visual communication technologies. Champion the power of design to drive tangible progress and advance Ford's mission. You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree: in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, UX Design, Film/Media Production, or a closely related field. Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in a dedicated role focused on high-level presentations, UI/UX design, and professional video production. A compelling online portfolio is required showcasing a robust body of work that demonstrates exceptional skill and a deep understanding across presentations, UI/UX (including documented customer journey mapping), and video/motion graphics. Graphic Design & Image Editing: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, ChatGPT and other AI tools UI/UX Design & Prototyping: Figma, Sketch, Miro (for journey mapping/collaboration). Video Editing & Motion Graphics: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition Presentation Software: Microsoft PowerPoint (advanced features, corporate template usage, animation as well as AI presentation tools. Expert ability to distill highly complex information and abstract ideas into clear, compelling, and visually effective communication that resonates with diverse audiences, including executive leadership. Demonstrated expertise in customer journey mapping with practical application in designing user interfaces that measurably improve user experience and program performance. Advanced visual storytelling capabilities encompassing graphic design, motion graphics, and professional video editing techniques. Proficiency with current AI-powered tools relevant to filmmaking, visual communication, and content generation (e.g., AI video editing assistants, text-to-image/video generators, AI-driven presentation enhancers). Even better, you may have...
Master's degree in a relevant design or communications field. 5+ years of experience in cross-media design, preferably within the automotive, tech, or a large corporate environment. Familiarity with corporate communications strategies and internal branding initiatives. Understanding of Ford's brand, products, and strategic objectives. Project Management/Collaboration (preferred familiarity): Jira Exceptional understanding and application of brand guidelines and visual consistency across all communication platforms. Superior written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and impact effectively. Proven ability to independently manage multiple complex projects from concept to completion, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. A track record of solving challenging design problems. Be prepared to discuss specific examples of how you identified a communication challenge, developed a creative solution, and measured its effectiveness. A genuine love for the craft of making and a drive to create work with tangible impact. 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.
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SG5 - SG8 . 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. 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 1-888-336-0660. 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.
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We're looking for someone who genuinely loves the craft of production and finds fulfillment in making. You bring clarity to complexity, transforming intricate ideas into visuals that are simple, yet profoundly effective. From presentations that drive decisions and interfaces that improve performance through customer journey mapping, to videos that help great ideas get made or document a project's journey, your creations will have real impact. This role is about crafting work that directly advances Ford's mission. If you believe design transforms complexity into clarity, drives tangible progress, and you're ready to make that impact a reality, then this is the job for you. What you'll do...
Executive Visual Communications: Design and produce high-impact, executive-level presentations and strategic visual narratives. Responsibilities may include translating complex data and strategic objectives into clear, compelling visual stories, and developing visual frameworks for key messages and Ford initiatives. Digital Experience Design: Create intuitive user interfaces (UI) and user flows, applying insights from customer journey mapping to enhance digital experiences. Responsibilities may include visualizing complex system interactions for clarity and improved usability and ensuring UI designs improve usage and program performance. Dynamic Media Production: Produce and edit short-form video content, including motion graphics and animations. Responsibilities may include capturing and documenting project journeys, processes, and innovation narratives through video, and transforming conceptual ideas into engaging video assets for various platforms. Strategic Visual Impact: Drive the integration of visual communications across all channels to ensure consistency and maximize impact. Responsibilities may include collaborating with cross-functional teams to align visual assets with comprehensive communication strategies and articulating the effectiveness of visual communications on Ford's objectives. Foster a collaborative and creative environment. Stay current with industry best practices and emerging visual communication technologies. Champion the power of design to drive tangible progress and advance Ford's mission. You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree: in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, UX Design, Film/Media Production, or a closely related field. Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in a dedicated role focused on high-level presentations, UI/UX design, and professional video production. A compelling online portfolio is required showcasing a robust body of work that demonstrates exceptional skill and a deep understanding across presentations, UI/UX (including documented customer journey mapping), and video/motion graphics. Graphic Design & Image Editing: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, ChatGPT and other AI tools UI/UX Design & Prototyping: Figma, Sketch, Miro (for journey mapping/collaboration). Video Editing & Motion Graphics: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition Presentation Software: Microsoft PowerPoint (advanced features, corporate template usage, animation as well as AI presentation tools. Expert ability to distill highly complex information and abstract ideas into clear, compelling, and visually effective communication that resonates with diverse audiences, including executive leadership. Demonstrated expertise in customer journey mapping with practical application in designing user interfaces that measurably improve user experience and program performance. Advanced visual storytelling capabilities encompassing graphic design, motion graphics, and professional video editing techniques. Proficiency with current AI-powered tools relevant to filmmaking, visual communication, and content generation (e.g., AI video editing assistants, text-to-image/video generators, AI-driven presentation enhancers). Even better, you may have...
Master's degree in a relevant design or communications field. 5+ years of experience in cross-media design, preferably within the automotive, tech, or a large corporate environment. Familiarity with corporate communications strategies and internal branding initiatives. Understanding of Ford's brand, products, and strategic objectives. Project Management/Collaboration (preferred familiarity): Jira Exceptional understanding and application of brand guidelines and visual consistency across all communication platforms. Superior written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and impact effectively. Proven ability to independently manage multiple complex projects from concept to completion, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. A track record of solving challenging design problems. Be prepared to discuss specific examples of how you identified a communication challenge, developed a creative solution, and measured its effectiveness. A genuine love for the craft of making and a drive to create work with tangible impact. 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: New Hire Benefits This position is a range of salary grades
SG5 - SG8 . 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. 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 1-888-336-0660. 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.
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