Product Design Lead
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120![Ford Motor Company](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
We are seeking a visionary and experienced Product Design Manager to help lead our in vehicle center stack design team. This role requires an exceptionally gifted UI/UX product design professional who is obsessed with exploring, and advancing, the latest in vehicle design trends, hardware capabilities, technologies and overall user experience. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the design and user experience of a group of in vehicle features. You will lead a key aspect or set of features within the vehicle by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, engaging, and innovative experiences that enhance the functionality and appeal of our vehicles.
What you'll do…
The ideal candidate will work under experienced In Vehicle digital design team leadership and support the center stack center of excellence within Digital Product Design by:
• Leading the design of features and improvements for our products ensuring they align with business objectives and user needs.
• Lead and mentor a team of talented designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Balance UX and UI design. Our product design teams operate as hybrid designers that can take things from wireframe through to highly polished and compelling visual user interface.
• Using Figma to develop in vehicle features and compelling user experiences.
• Managing design work within a Jira-based backlog by crafting and communicating epics and story status of daily work.
• Taking ownership of independent tracks of design work and manage timelines and deliverables.
• Developing and iterating on user flows, mock-ups and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Applying data driven insights to inform design decisions and measure the impact of design changes.
• Expressing our brand vision through user interface design for in vehicle experiences.
• Executing designs with a keen sensibility to layout, color, typography and interactive behavior.
• Exhibiting a passion for emerging hardware and software technologies, new interaction models, product design, and excellence in visual design.
• Collaborating closely with Product Management, Engineering and Feature Teams to ensure a seamless transition from concept to implementation.
• Employing a systematic approach to solving large, complex design challenges with command of and collaboration with the Design System team.
• Presenting creative work early and often to key stakeholders in design reviews.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas and interactions.
• Exhibiting a passion for emerging hardware and software technologies, new interaction models, product design, and excellence in visual design.
What you'll have…
• Bachelor’s Degree, or educational /experience equivalent or in Product design, Graphic design, or interaction design.
• 5+ years of experience in UX/UI product design
• High performing proficiency in Figma
• 3+ years managing a team of designers
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire team members and stakeholders.
Even better you'll have…
• Exceptional visual and UX design skills
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with Design System implementation
• Proficiency in human-centered design approaches, techniques and philosophy
• Automotive UI/HMI experience is a plus
• Background in digital product design solutions
• Excellent concepting, written, oral and visual communication abilities
• In-depth knowledge of the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
• Background working through iterative product design cycles
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Why Join Us…
• Be part of a forward-thinking company that is revolutionizing the automotive industry with innovative, software-driven vehicles.
• Collaborate with a passionate and dynamic team dedicated to creating exceptional products and experiences.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the design of cutting-edge in vehicle entertainment that enhance the lifestyle activities of our diverse user base.
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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
Dearborn Benefits:
https://fordcareers.co/LL6HTHD
This position is a leadership level 6.
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
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