Design Manager

Ford Europe

Dearborn, MI, US
Base: $112,680-212,760; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Hybrid
Customer insights into vehicle design
Creative vision and standard of output
Lead multiple ford design projects
Ford Europe is seeking a Design Manager in Dearborn, MI, to lead a design team focused on developing future vehicle designs, including electric and commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive design and strong leadership skills to inspire and mentor team members

Job Summary

  • The purpose of the Design Manager is to lead the Design team in understanding and designing for current and future customers of the Ford brands product line up.
  • Partner with the Marketing and Strategy team members, to define and prioritize the strategic portfolio.
  • You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home?

Matching Summary

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Ford Europe is seeking a Design Manager in Dearborn, MI, to lead a design team focused on developing future vehicle designs, including electric and commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive design and strong leadership skills to inspire and mentor team members.

Salary

Base: $112,680-212,760; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • customer insights into vehicle design
  • creative vision and standard of output
  • lead multiple Ford design projects
  • exterior/interior vehicle design proposals
  • global automotive and consumer electronics awareness

Nice-to-have

  • global interior design experience
  • understanding of manufacturing process
  • passion for automotive industry
  • experience in creative cultures
  • experience in large corporate environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent
  • 7+ years’ Automotive or Transportation Design experience
  • Ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated creative exterior/interior design perceptions
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Work Rights

Legal authorization to work in the United States

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