Design the Future of Ford Motor Company
Design the Future of Ford Motor Company
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What is Ford Design?
Ford Design collaborates across disciplines to craft seamless experiences and must-have products. Led by Todd Willing, Ford Design is comprised of multiple teams spanning from strategy and physical design to experience design and engineering.
WIth a storied history of innovation, Ford Design's vision is rooted in customer needs that intentionally help envision every part of a vehicle's physical, digital, and emotional experience. Ford Design then works with product development, manufacturing, marketing and beyond to find the best way to bring these designs to life.
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As the Lincoln Exterior Chief Designer, you'll be at the helm of world-class design teams, diving deep into the minds of current and future Lincoln drivers. Your mission? To translate those insights into a line-up of vehicles with breathtaking exterior designs that capture the essence of the Lincoln brand.
Reporting directly to the Global Design Director, you'll be the visionary behind future Lincoln models, guiding their evolution from initial concepts to stunning production-ready designs in both 2D and 3D. Beyond design, you'll also be a mentor, fostering the growth of your team through targeted training and development plans.
Partnering with the Design Director, you'll play a key role in shaping the team's success through performance reviews, salary planning, and employee support. In short, you'll be the driving force behind Lincoln's exterior design, shaping the future of automotive luxury.
Become the catalyst for change, channeling your creative talent to shape the future of Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
Reporting directly to Todd Willing, you'll be a vital connection point within the global leadership team, driving collaboration across a large, international design team of industrial, human center, and brand expression designers. Your mission is to ensure every design, every interaction, resonates with what customers truly desire in a vehicle
In this role, you will be responsible for the development of Ford and Lincoln platformed experiences to be implemented across our portfolio of products. You'll champion a customer-centric approach, blending innovation, functionality, and brand identity into designs that captivate and delight. Leading a team of 100 designers, you'll cultivate a culture of creativity, pushing boundaries, and setting new standards for automotive design excellence.
Step into the vibrant world of automotive design and become the driving force behind the visual identity of Ford's diverse vehicle lineup!
As a Color & Material Designer, you'll be at the forefront of creating and curating the Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) solutions that define the look and feel of everything from cutting-edge Battery Electric Vehicles to rugged trucks, iconic models, and luxurious offerings. You'll be responsible for specifying all CMF applications on the exterior and interior of the vehicles that bring a distinct look and experience to the automobile.
Your creative vision will shape the emotional connection customers have with Ford vehicles, influencing the automotive landscape and setting new trends in color, texture, and material innovation. Join our team and leave your mark on the future of automotive design!
Ready to illuminate the future of automotive design? As a Lighting Designer at Ford, you'll be at the forefront of creating the visual identity of our vehicles, inside and out. This isn't just about aesthetics; it's a dynamic blend of artistry, technology, and strategic thinking. You'll leverage your creative skills to push boundaries, explore innovative concepts for future vehicles, and collaborate closely with diverse teams across design, engineering, and advanced technology.
If you're passionate about shaping how cars look and feel, and eager to contribute to groundbreaking processes and products, this is your chance to light the way forward in the exciting world of automotive design.
What You'll Find In A Career Here
Impact & Innovation
At Ford, design isn't just about aesthetics; it's about creating experiences. We're looking for passionate, innovative designers who are driven to solve real-world problems and inspire the next generation of vehicles.
From intuitive user interfaces to groundbreaking exterior designs, your work will directly impact millions.
Global Collaboration
Working on international projects exposes you to different design philosophies, cultural nuances, and market demands, enriching your experience and shaping your perspective as a designer.
This global collaboration ensures we create vehicles that meet the unique needs and preferences of our customers around the world.
Varied Design Disciplines
Design is a broad term that captures the careers, visions, and ideals of a wide breadth of disciplines. At Ford Design, we consider the term to mean an intentional mindset around every component of the products and processes we create.
From 3D modeling to brand strategy; sound design to graphic design, engineering to communications; you'll find a role that leverages your unique skill set to create must-have products and cars that people love.
Unsure where you fit in? Take a look around!
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Cracking the Egg: The Story Behind Ford's Hidden Design Elements
Ever discovered a fun surprise in your Ford vehicle and wondered how it got there? These clever features, known as "Easter eggs," are hidden design elements meant to be found over time, adding an extra layer of fun for Ford owners.
Designers Dustin Shedlarski, Rachael Dillon, and Paul Mutter are a few of the creative minds behind many of these unique designs. Follow along as they share the inspirations and stories that drive their work, showing how these small details can forge a special bond between Ford and its customers.
Watch as Paul explains how the skylines of Detroit and Chicago were incorporated into the new Ford Explorer - a tribute to the vehicle's design and manufacturing origins. This thoughtful detail connects the car to its roots and honors the dedication of the assembly line workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant.
But Easter eggs are more than just hidden surprises; they’re a testament to the creativity and dedication of our Ford design team. These features allow our designers to leave a personal mark on each vehicle, creating a deeper connection between the car, the owner, and the people who assembled it.
Meet Our Design Professionals
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Design Director
Paul Wraith
"There has never ever been a more exciting time or place to be a designer, or a better equipped and more dynamic company to be a designer in." -
Experience Design Lead
Hussain Tajmahal
"Ford excels at trucks not just because we know how to build great trucks, but because we have a profound understanding of the users who drive and ride in them. That’s the value of human-centered design." -
Expedition Exterior Design
Jill Dougherty
"Expedition is the first production car I’ve worked on to be released to the public so this will hold a special place in my career. It was a big period of growth, and I was lucky to have great mentors who taught me a lot during the process." -
Color and Materials Designer
Angela Bell
“Our responsibility is clear as material designers to embrace those things and use those things, so I always take advantage of any new thing that’s cascaded that I might be able to use for my work and presenting and just trying to stay relevant with those types of things I think are really important.” -
Mustang Mach-E Interior Components Manager
Ricardo García
"I was open-mouthed when I first saw the Taurus, especially because of the movie Robocop. I remember drawing it all the time and telling myself that one day I was going to work at Ford and now here I am." -
Color and Materials Designer
Kristen Keenan
“You name it, and I’m having some kind of fun working on it."
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