UX Product Designer

Job #3028067 Ford Motor Company Hybrid On‑Site, Dearborn, MI 12+ Month Contract $50‑65/HR Position Description Employees in this job function create intuitive and enjoyable end‑to‑end user experiences for customers interacting with vehicles, digital products, and other customer touchpoints. They apply their expertise in research, analysis, and design to create intuitive, engaging, and user‑friendly interactions while ensuring the user experience aligns with customer expectations, brand values, and industry standards. Key Responsibilities Understand user needs, behaviors, and preferences to create intuitive interactions Map the user journey throughout interactions with the organization Define how users interact with various interfaces, including gesture controls, voice commands, touchscreens, and other interaction methods Structure information in a logical and intuitive manner Manage translators and localization specialists Understand the entire ecosystem of services, including various touchpoints and stakeholders involved in delivering the service, to create a cohesive and seamless service experience Integrate Accessibility and Universal Design principles into the design process Conduct usability testing and user experience research to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of interactions Prioritize user needs and advocate for design craft excellence Leverage systems design processes to solve design challenges holistically Skills Required Product Design Skills Preferred Product Strategy Articulation: Translating complex product strategies and roadmaps into clear, digestible narratives for various audiences to ensure alignment and understanding across the organization Market Positioning and “Where We Play”: Defining and communicating the product’s unique value proposition and target market to help stakeholders understand its competitive landscape and strategic direction Content Creation & Dissemination: Developing and managing communication assets such as newsletters, single point lessons (SPLs), internal memos, and presentations to keep teams informed and engaged All‑Hands Meeting Communication: Crafting and delivering compelling product updates for large internal audiences, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and future directions Multimedia Content Development: Creating engaging video content, infographics, and other visual aids to explain product features, benefits, and design decisions effectively Stakeholder Alignment & Feedback Loops: Facilitating clear communication channels between design, engineering, marketing, and leadership to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure consistent messaging Product Demo & Video Storytelling: Designing and producing compelling product demo videos, walkthroughs, and visual narratives that clearly communicate the value of AI and analytics products to both technical and business audiences Experience Required Designer 3 Experience: 3–5+ years Experience Preferred Product Demo & Video Storytelling Multimedia Content Development Product Design Agile Methodology Design Thinking User Research Competitive Analysis Financial Analysis Education Required Bachelor’s Degree Education Preferred Master’s Degree Additional Safety Training / Licensing / Personal Protection Requirements None specified Additional Information 4 days on site EEO Statement We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr