2022 PD - Design Digital Experience - Ford College Graduate
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Job Description & Qualifications
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Design Digital Experience (DEx) is responsible for all things digital within the vehicle. We are a tech focus team that develops digital designs of the cluster and center stack in vehicles. We explore future user interfaces that allow our customer to experience their Ford and Lincoln vehicles like never before. With new advance technologies inside of our vehicles, we digest all the complexities and package it in a way that allows our customer to be prepared right away on their journey on road. We move with speed and purpose, all with one goal in mind: serving the vehicle customer in new and unimagined ways.
What you’ll be able to do:
If you are passionate about the latest user-focused technology, possess a keen eye for elegant, modern design and obsess over the finest details in design and function, this is the opportunity for you. You will be a key member of the forward-looking team that is creating next level in-vehicle digital experiences. In collaboration with outstanding coders and designers (2D, 3D, Motion, UX/UI), you will conceive the sophisticated systems that infuse our entire vehicle ecosystems. Ready to engage, iterate, and innovate in a new and growing department that is on the forefront of revolutionizing the auto industry? Join us and:
- Envision, develop and create 3D elements from concept-to-implementation
- Translate 2D designs to high fidelity 3D content to development teams for seamless implementation
- Deliver uncompromised design fidelity while also striving for production efficiency
- Jump into real time with understanding of topology and UV mapping
- Utilize real time technologies (Unreal & Unity) to build 3D design interaction within a real time game engine (Unreal / Unity)
NOTE: These positions are located in Dearborn, MI, but open to remote work for the right candidate.
The minimum requirements we seek:
- Bachelor's degree in digital media, animation or related degree
- Relevant experience in the industry working with blueprints/ Unreal Engine or similar related fields
- Relevant experience in professional Game, Entertainment and animation/visual effects or similar related fields
- 3.0 overall GPA
- Graduation date no later than September 2022
NOTE: Please include a link to your portfolio and demo reel in your resume.
Our Preferred requirements
- Must be able to utilize Unreal’s blueprints and sequencer tools to implement object/camera animations, stage elements and events in different environments
- Solid understanding of lighting, particle systems, post-processes, material setup and general workflows inside UE4
- Apply a broad range of skills with Autodesk Maya to ensure assets translate properly into Unreal.
- Must be able to 3D model, unwrap/texture and animate in Maya, will consider similar toolset
- Translate 2D designs to high fidelity 3D content to development teams for seamless implementation
- In-depth knowledge of the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
- Work effectively and efficiently to create high-quality experiences within tight timelines
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organization skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent communication, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
- Experience in concepting, storyboarding and storytelling is a plus
- Proven creative work experience in digital product design solutions or related field
- Previous automotive experience is a plus
- Understanding of C++ in a UE4 environment is a plus
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.