Product Designer

Job#: 3028572 Job Description: Role Product Designer Duration Long-Term Contract Location Hybrid - 4 days/week onsite in SE MI Our analytics team develops data products, analytic software, and actionable insights that deliver value to the enterprise. The team supports a broad range of skill teams by applying critical thinking, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and optimization techniques. We are seeking a Product Designer who thrives on complexity. You will not only design interfaces—you will design the end‑to‑end Data Experience (DX) . This role partners closely with software architects, data engineers, and product managers to design components and experiences that power Ford’s future. Key Responsibilities Collaboration Partner with systems and software engineering teams to ensure shared understanding and alignment Lead and coordinate communication throughout the product launch process User Personas Document personas (job title, role description, experience level, goals, and pain points) Conduct interviews, JAD sessions, user research, surveys, and job observations Identify pain points, opportunities for improvement, potential benefits, guidelines, and objectives Use Cases Identify and document product use cases Requirements Management Identify, document, and review requirements to ensure best practices are followed (e.g., testable, not combined) Partner with product teams to ensure requirements traceability is established Process Mapping and Optimization Map and improve processes using swim lane diagrams and value stream maps (VSMs) Architecture Understanding Collaborate with architects to understand and, as needed, help design product, technical, and data architecture Assess how architecture impacts product characteristics and user experience Evaluation Provide feedback and recommendations on proposed and presented products Design Create product visuals, including sketches, graphics, and branding assets Develop prototypes, interactive designs, user flows and journeys, wireframes, and design boards Review wireframes with users to gather feedback and ensure usability and intuitive design Usability And User Experience Conduct usability testing (heuristic reviews, A/B testing, use‑case walkthroughs, etc.) Ensure solutions meet requirements and adhere to usability best practices Testing Perform application testing to validate that solutions meet documented requirements Training Assist in the creation of training and enablement materials Must‑Have Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Critical thinking, consulting, and decision‑making capabilities Knowledge of interviewing techniques User persona definition and user journey mapping Use case definition and requirements management, including traceability User interface design and development experience, including creation of styles and style guides Knowledge of the Veterans with Disabilities Act and its impact on internal and external Ford applications Working knowledge of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) Process mapping and swim lane diagram experience Experience testing digital products Skills Required Product Development Product Design Skills Preferred Product Design Experience Required Designer II level with 3–5 years of experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field Experience Preferred Product demos and video storytelling Multimedia content development Agile methodology Design thinking User research Competitive analysis Financial analysis Education Required Bachelor’s Degree Education Preferred Master’s Degree Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178. #J-18808-Ljbffr