Color & Material Designer
Ford Motor Company
5 days ago
Full-time
On-site
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our
communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day,
helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more
than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Join us in shaping the future of Ford Motor Company, as part of a global
organization with exceptional colleagues in world-class facilities. As part
of Ford Design, you’ll be at the cutting edge of Ford’s most strategically
critical work, designing people and society’s needs into the heart of our next
generation of products, services, and experiences.
Join our Color & Material team to lead design for current and future customers
of the Ford brands product line up, including Battery Electric Vehicle,
Commercial vehicles, Trucks, Compact trucks, Icons, Passenger vehicle/utilities,
Luxury, and Emerging Markets.
In this position...
Our Color & Material Designer creates, curates, and delivers Color, Material and
Finish (CMF) solutions that influence and enhance the current automotive
landscape. This role is responsible in specifying all CMF applications on the
exterior and interior of the vehicles that bring a distinct look and experience
to the automobile.
This position will be located in Dearborn, MI and will be in office 4 days/week.
What you'll do...
* Creates, curates, and delivers Color, Material and Finish (CMF) solutions and
specifies all CMF applications on the exterior and interior of the vehicles.
* Ideate and create overall CMF design using concepts that embody a creative
narrative, advanced functionality, and innovative user experience.
* Ensure integration of complex CMF into the overall vehicle design and
alignment with cross-functional teams across all stages of design.
* Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to translate new designs
into visual samples to validate feasibility and functionality.
* Partner with teammates in analysis of future consumer trends to identify
brand relevant CMF narratives that inform cutting-edge CMF design solutions.
* Develop digital and physical CMF presentations that embody the creative
narrative and accurately depict design intent.
* Supports all program timing, ensuring program and project deliverables are
met within the program targets.
You'll have...
* Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Color and Material Design or any
other related discipline.
* Minimum 2 year of related work experience with a Master’s degree or 5 years
of related work experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
* Automotive CMF Design experience is required
* 3D visualization skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with
diverse disciplines.
* Highly collaborative and proactive both internally and externally.
* Ability to effectively communicate in a wide range of formats for presenting
future design strategies.
* Knowledge of the Colors and Materials design process.
* Must be self-motivated, adaptable, flexible, and able to multi-task.
* 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)
* Experience leveraging generative AI tools to accelerate early-stage design
ideation.
* Demonstrated capability in strategy creation and stewarding, with the ability
to guide long-term design visions from initial concept through to successful
implementation.
* Knowledge of materials innovation and emerging technologies.
* Proven experience in color development.
* Strong capability in trend-based research and forecasting, with the ability
to synthesize insights from into actionable CMF strategies.
* Portfolio of your work is required
Even better, you may have...
* Master’s Degree (preferred) in Industrial Design, Color and Material Design
or any other related discipline
* Expertise and knowledge of 3D prototyping, property builds, etc.
* Working level knowledge of fabrics and trims associated with the development
process.
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 childcare 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.
This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and
experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to
job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click
here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR [https://fordcareers.co/GSR]
Visa sponsorship is 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. 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.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub
location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
#LI-Hybrid #DesignTeam #LI-LS1
communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day,
helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more
than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Join us in shaping the future of Ford Motor Company, as part of a global
organization with exceptional colleagues in world-class facilities. As part
of Ford Design, you’ll be at the cutting edge of Ford’s most strategically
critical work, designing people and society’s needs into the heart of our next
generation of products, services, and experiences.
Join our Color & Material team to lead design for current and future customers
of the Ford brands product line up, including Battery Electric Vehicle,
Commercial vehicles, Trucks, Compact trucks, Icons, Passenger vehicle/utilities,
Luxury, and Emerging Markets.
In this position...
Our Color & Material Designer creates, curates, and delivers Color, Material and
Finish (CMF) solutions that influence and enhance the current automotive
landscape. This role is responsible in specifying all CMF applications on the
exterior and interior of the vehicles that bring a distinct look and experience
to the automobile.
This position will be located in Dearborn, MI and will be in office 4 days/week.
What you'll do...
* Creates, curates, and delivers Color, Material and Finish (CMF) solutions and
specifies all CMF applications on the exterior and interior of the vehicles.
* Ideate and create overall CMF design using concepts that embody a creative
narrative, advanced functionality, and innovative user experience.
* Ensure integration of complex CMF into the overall vehicle design and
alignment with cross-functional teams across all stages of design.
* Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to translate new designs
into visual samples to validate feasibility and functionality.
* Partner with teammates in analysis of future consumer trends to identify
brand relevant CMF narratives that inform cutting-edge CMF design solutions.
* Develop digital and physical CMF presentations that embody the creative
narrative and accurately depict design intent.
* Supports all program timing, ensuring program and project deliverables are
met within the program targets.
You'll have...
* Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Color and Material Design or any
other related discipline.
* Minimum 2 year of related work experience with a Master’s degree or 5 years
of related work experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
* Automotive CMF Design experience is required
* 3D visualization skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with
diverse disciplines.
* Highly collaborative and proactive both internally and externally.
* Ability to effectively communicate in a wide range of formats for presenting
future design strategies.
* Knowledge of the Colors and Materials design process.
* Must be self-motivated, adaptable, flexible, and able to multi-task.
* 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)
* Experience leveraging generative AI tools to accelerate early-stage design
ideation.
* Demonstrated capability in strategy creation and stewarding, with the ability
to guide long-term design visions from initial concept through to successful
implementation.
* Knowledge of materials innovation and emerging technologies.
* Proven experience in color development.
* Strong capability in trend-based research and forecasting, with the ability
to synthesize insights from into actionable CMF strategies.
* Portfolio of your work is required
Even better, you may have...
* Master’s Degree (preferred) in Industrial Design, Color and Material Design
or any other related discipline
* Expertise and knowledge of 3D prototyping, property builds, etc.
* Working level knowledge of fabrics and trims associated with the development
process.
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 childcare 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.
This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and
experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to
job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click
here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR [https://fordcareers.co/GSR]
Visa sponsorship is 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. 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.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub
location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
#LI-Hybrid #DesignTeam #LI-LS1