EV Product Design Analyst - Ford (Remote or MI)

Ideal candidate thrives working in ambiguity to deliver innovation and differentiation. They are focused, driven, and have a passion to push the envelope to create a winning Product Concepts. If you are looking for a tactical and very processed driven position with clear direction, then this is not the place for you. If you are looking to do creative things at Ford Model e that have never been done before, then we'd love to speak with you.

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Responsibilities

What you'll be able to do:

• Identify customer needs, desirability, and bring shape to the solution space.

• Deliver concepts in variety of spaces to include human centered design, design thinking, product development, economics, and customer research.

• Visualizing new product concepts through writing, sketching, photoshop, 3d rendering, photography, and video.

• Support concepting team with wide range of activities, including visualization, workshop facilitation, value-chain analysis / mapping, trend spotting, segmentation, and customer insights analysis.

• Understand Global consumer and competitive landscape.

• Demonstrating passion and curiosity.

• Distill data, insights, and information into compelling, easy-to-digest presentation materials, and support discussions with Ford senior leadership.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years' experience and / or project portfolio in industrial design, UX / UI, visual communication, human centered design, and / or design thinking practices

• 3+ years of experience and / or project portfolio in image manipulation using software tools such as Adobe Photoshop

• 3+ years' experience and / or project portfolio in 3D rendering, 3D modeling, or other CGI related discipline

Our preferred qualifications:

• Broad potential and core knowledge around visual media creation and design thinking to assist the team with new white space opportunities

• Willingness / ability to learn B2B & B2C research & analysis methods (primary and secondary)

• Ability to think and act independently

• Demonstrated capability of oral/written presentation skills – able to represent a concise point of view and communicate ideas in a clear and compelling manner

• Ability to integrate ideas and influences from outside sources and industries

• The ability to fluidly jump between the big picture and the details

• Comfort interacting with and presenting to senior leaders

• High energy self-starter with ability to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision

• Ability and courage to effectively communicate key issues and recommendations to senior management

• Active Listener, Open-Minded, Creative, and Graphic Facilitation

What you will receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you will enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we would 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 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.

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