Colors & Materials Product Development Design 2022 Ford College Graduate
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2022 PD - Design Colors & Materials Ford College Graduate
Ford Motor Company
Product Development
Dearborn, MI
Job Description & Qualifications
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. And as you start your career journey, we also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. We’ve got incredible plans for the future of mobility – and your future, too! We’re working on some pretty amazing things, including autonomous and electric vehicles, data centers, micro services, and cloud computing.
What you’ll be able to do:
Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more!
What you will be able to do:
Are you ready to join our Color and Material Designer team to set the vision for the development and direction of interior, exterior, color and material designs? We are seeking designers that thrive in fast-paced environments to deliver impactful designs, designers that create innovative designs that impact human centric thinking, have a strong design leadership, and positive problem solving skills. You will:
- Develop and guide color and material designs through digital presentations and renderings.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to drive successful global relationships with both internal, external partners and suppliers
- Work with other Color and Material Designers to strategize in the development of textiles, forecast trends and research
- Support all project timing, ensuring project deliverables are met within the targets
Minimum Requirements for the PD Color and Materials FCG Program:
- Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Arts
- 3.0 overall GPA
- 0-3 years of relevant work experience
- Graduation date by September 2022
- A digital portfolio submission is required exhibiting color and material designs
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design or Fine Arts
- Knowledge of 3D prototyping, property builds, etc.
- Knowledge of fabrics and trims associated with the development process
- Ability to effectively communicate designs and strategy direction with cross functional teams
- Must be self-motivated, adaptable, flexible and able to multi-task
- Strong, demonstrated understanding of color theory (e.g. hue, value, chroma, etc.)
- Proficient in Adobe Suit tools (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, VRED, etc.) and Microsoft Suit tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
What you’ll receive in return:
As part of this exciting program, you’ll enjoy a high level of involvement with an exceptional team of industry innovators and visionaries. You’ll contribute in a meaningful way to our important, breakthrough work. And you’ll develop the skills that will give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits.
You’ll also receive excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
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. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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. For information on Ford’s salary and benefits, please click here.