We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

　　Ford’s Model E team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. Model e is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

　　Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. It is a belief that has always fueled our passion to create great cars and trucks. And today it drives our commitment to become the worlds most trusted mobility company, designing vehicles for a smart world that helps people move more safely, confidently, and freely.

　　Join our Color and Material Designer team to set the vision for the development and direction of interior, exterior, color and material designs for Ford and Lincoln Programs. We are seeking designers that thrive in a fast-paced environments to deliver impactful designs, designers that create innovative designs that impact human centric thinking, have a strong design leadership, and positive critical thinking skills.

　　This position is located hybrid in Dearborn, MI.

　　What you'll do...

　　• Develop and guide color and material designs through digital presentations and renderings for concept and production vehicles.

　　• Collaborate with cross functional teams to drive successful global relationships with both internal, external partners, and suppliers.

　　• Work with other Color & Material Designers to strategize in the development of textiles, forecast trends, and research.

　　• Create and validate color, texture, gloss, and finish, as necessary.

　　• Supports all program timing, ensuring program and project deliverables are met within the program targets.

　　• Create color palettes that align the Ford and Lincoln brands and target market audiences.

　　• Participate in design reviews, meetings, and effectively present color and material designs to key stakeholders.

　　• Conduct research on current trends, sustainable materials, colors and finishes and present findings to internal and cross functional teams.

　　• Work with mastering and engineering functional teams to assess materials and ensure colors and materials meet performance expectations.

　　You'll have...

　　• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, fine arts, fashion, textiles, or related field.

　　• 2+ year of experience in automotive/industrial/mobility color and material design or development including work in product design or textile design (internship and/or co-op experience allowed)

　　• A portfolio submission in addition to a resume is required. Portfolio needs to exhibiting color and material designs to be considered.

　　Even better, you may have...

　　• Expertise and knowledge of 3D prototyping, property builds, etc.

　　• Working level knowledge of fabrics and trims associated with the development process.

　　• Ability to effectively communicate designs and strategy direction with cross functional teams.

　　• Must be self-motivated, adaptable, flexible, and able to multi-task.

　　• Strong, demonstrated understanding of color theory (hue, value, chroma, etc.).

　　• Proficient in Adobe Suit tools (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, VRED) and Microsoft Suit tools (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel).

　　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, and prescription drug coverage

　　• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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　　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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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　　Requisition ID : 23745