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CORE EXPERIENCE TEAM The Core Experience team is a hybrid group of product designers with UX, visual and motion skills. We are defining the next generation of in-vehicle experiences and the operational approach needed to get there. This team works in close collaboration with engineering and product teams to deliver the core apps that make up our customer-facing experience. We work in close partnership with product and engineering to deliver best-in-class experiences that meet the needs of people today, and in the future. We do this through bringing the right cross-functional teams and right skillsets together to prioritize and focus on what matters most. THE ROLE We are searching for an innovative and visionary Product Designer to deliver Ford’s experience strategy through breakthrough UI/UX solutions for vehicles now and in the future. This high-impact role calls for a proven designer with a passion for tackling complex challenges, thriving in ambiguity, and delivering designs that seamlessly integrate hardware, software, and customer needs. If you excel at collaboration, systems thinking, and setting the standard for thoughtful and impactful design solutions, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on Ford’s future. As part of the Core UX team, you will have the opportunity to help shape ways-of-working and process to increase efficiency for the full Digital Product Design team. What you'll do... • Help shape the future of digital experiences for Ford and Lincoln vehicles • Work with a cross-disciplinary team to create interfaces that meet customer expectations while providing simple and intuitive interactions to the vehicle • Translate early concepts into thorough, thoughtful, testable design solutions and prototypes • Collaborate across design, engineering, and product teams to ensure experiences align with customer needs, technical realities, and business objectives • Iterate and bring the digital products and apps to life through implementation with development and engineering partners • Designing, managing, and adapting design systems, components and prototypes • Craft, coordinate and present design strategy to leadership and executives through ongoing review cycles in partnership with product, engineering and research partners You'll have... • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in Digital Product Design or related fields. • 3+ years of experience in relevant product design roles • 2+ years of experience working across a product teams made up of designers, engineers, and product managers • Strength in systems thinking and mapping end-to-end customer journeys • Strong communication and storytelling abilities, with a knack for making complex ideas clear and compelling • High proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools to create customer flows and rapid prototypes • Proven ability to deliver impactful design solutions integrating UX, visual design, content, research, and technical constraints into cohesive, user-focused experiences • Ability to work within current frameworks, design systems, and product requirements • Demonstrated ability to work independently while also building strong collaborative relationships across partnering functions • Strong portfolio showcasing thoughtfully crafted design projects, demonstrating a deep understanding of user experience principles and design processes Even better, you may have... • Exceptional visual design skills and proficiency in human-centered design approaches • Proven experience in UX, interaction and experience design, within complex ecosystems • Comfortable working in ambiguous spaces where outcomes aren't defined yet • Comfortable working on evolving demands with the ability to pivot efforts toward new directions and goals • Self-starter that is organized and can prioritize and manage tasks • Skilled at collaborating across multiple teams, building bridges between design, engineering and strategy • Ability to travel to various office locations to experience and test with hardware in person 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. This position is a salary grade 5 - 8 and ranges from $68,300-$175,000. For Bay Area based candidates, the salary ranges from $68,300-$185,000. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: fordcareers.co . 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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CL2

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What you'll do...
Help shape the future of digital experiences for Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Work with a cross-disciplinary team to create interfaces that meet customer expectations while providing simple and intuitive interactions to the vehicle
Translate early concepts into thorough, thoughtful, testable design solutions and prototypes
Collaborate across design, engineering, and product teams to ensure experiences align with customer needs, technical realities, and business objectives
Iterate and bring the digital products and apps to life through implementation with development and engineering partners
Designing, managing, and adapting design systems, components and prototypes
Craft, coordinate and present design strategy to leadership and executives through ongoing review cycles in partnership with product, engineering and research partners
You'll have...
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in Digital Product Design or related fields.
3+ years of experience in relevant product design roles
2+ years of experience working across a product teams made up of designers, engineers, and product managers
Strength in systems thinking and mapping end-to-end customer journeys
Strong communication and storytelling abilities, with a knack for making complex ideas clear and compelling
High proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools to create customer flows and rapid prototypes
Proven ability to deliver impactful design solutions integrating UX, visual design, content, research, and technical constraints into cohesive, user-focused experiences
Ability to work within current frameworks, design systems, and product requirements
Demonstrated ability to work independently while also building strong collaborative relationships across partnering functions
Strong portfolio showcasing thoughtfully crafted design projects, demonstrating a deep understanding of user experience principles and design processes
Even better, you may have...
Exceptional visual design skills and proficiency in human-centered design approaches
Proven experience in UX, interaction and experience design, within complex ecosystems
Comfortable working in ambiguous spaces where outcomes aren't defined yet
Comfortable working on evolving demands with the ability to pivot efforts toward new directions and goals

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