About the position
We are excited to lay the foundation for Ford's push towards a new automotive future. We aim to create digital products that improve over time, amplify mobility for all, and create a thrilling driving experience for our customers. Our organization, Digital Product Design, is re-founding Ford's digital experience, evolving to experience-based product development that embraces vehicle exterior/interior, software, and service design and implementation. In this position… As a leader on Ford Model e's Digital Product Design Team, you'll be at the heart of designing products that drive this revolution - inspiring your peers and pushing the industry. You'll also be creating/working at scale. Every day, Ford's vehicles and services support millions of people worldwide. So, at Ford, we're not just inventing the future; we're operationalizing it to help everyone improve their lives.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a talented team of product designers.
- Work closely with product management, engineering, research, and other leaders to define the future of vehicles and services.
- Champion user-centered design principles.
- Elevate the craft of design within the team.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative design culture.
- Set design strategy and ensure delivery of beautiful, intuitive, and impactful experiences.
Requirements
- Proven experience in product design leadership.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to inspire and mentor design teams.
- Passion for building high-performing teams.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in the automotive industry.
- Familiarity with digital product development processes.
- Background in software and service design.
