Senior Designer

• Creation and development of highly emotional, high-quality, and industry-leading exterior design proposals in 2D and 3D. Building virtual (3D) models of selected designs. Producing dimensionally accurate design concepts in compliance with program requirements, engineering criteria, and cost targets.

• Contributing to the development of design DNA, strategies, vision models, and competitive proposals for production design.

• Development of the full range of design themes and their translation into 3D surfaces for exterior design projects.

• Implementation of exterior designs for vehicle programs while adhering to product definitions, timing, and cost objectives.

• Effective and proficient use of both digital and analogue tools to efficiently create 2D and 3D exterior design proposals within the studio. Developing manufacturability of assigned components in close collaboration with Studio Engineering, other Ford engineering departments, and suppliers.

• Preparation of suitable physical and digital presentations for senior management reviews.

• Ability to apply new technologies to deliver best-in-class exterior designs.

• Close collaboration with the LL6 Manager and the Chief Designer to ensure on-time delivery of all required outputs at the expected quality level and within project scope.

• Conducting benchmarking studies of competitor products to optimize new products with regard to design concept and form language.

Education and Professional Experience

• The role requires a completed university degree (University of Applied Sciences, Technical University, or University) in Design / Automotive Design or a comparable qualification, as well as several years of professional experience

Special Skills and Competencies

• Inspiring and creative approach to work.
• Excellent design sensibility combined with outstanding presentation skills.
• Proven experience in developing exterior design surfaces (both digitally in 3D and physically in clay).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset and team orientation, both within and beyond the design department.
• Strategic thinking and action.
• High degree of self‑motivation combined with strong team spirit and willingness to cooperate.
• Confident use of common digital and physical design tools.

Language Skills

• Very good English skills, both written and spoken.

The Studio Life

This role is based in the heart of our creative hub in Cologne. We value the "spark" of in-person collaboration, which is why we typically work from the studio four days a week. We offer flexibility to align with project needs, but the studio is where our CMF vision truly comes to life.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favorable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

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