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.
Office location: Dearborn, MI, United States
Color & Material Design Manager, Ford Motor Company
The Color & Material Vehicle Design Manager is responsible for leading a team of designers that create, curate, and deliver Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) solutions that influence and enhance the current automotive landscape. This role is responsible for managing all CMF applications on the exterior and interior of the vehicles that bring a distinct look and experience to the automobile. This role will report to the CMD Vehicle Line Chief.
What you’ll do:
- Manage creation, curation, and delivery of Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) solutions and all CMF applications on the exterior and interior of the vehicles
- Manage and maintain overall CMF design using concepts that embody a creative narrative, advanced functionality, and innovative user experience
- Lead 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 the Advanced C+M team in analysis of future consumer trends to identify brand-relevant CMF narratives that inform cutting-edge CMF design solutions
- Maintain development of digital and physical CMF presentations that show a future vision for the vehicle line programs
- Lead and maintain the design vision and intent for vehicle series
- Spearhead functional process improvements that enhance efficiencies and that champion design goals
- Accountable for performance and results of direct reports, and facilitates training sessions to train junior members in the design process
What you’ll have:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Industrial Design, Color and Material Design or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience with a Master’s degree or 8 years of related work experience with a Bachelor’s degree
Even better if:
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with diverse disciplines and levels
- Highly collaborative and proactive both internally and externally
- Expert ability to effectively communicate in a wide range of formats for presenting future design strategies.
- Expert knowledge of the Colors and Material design process
- Expert level knowledge of CMF associated with the development process
- Must be self-motivated, adaptable, flexible, and able to multi-task
- Strong, demonstrated understanding of color theory (hue, value, chroma, etc.)
- Proficient in Adobe Suite tools (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, VRED) and Microsoft Suite tools (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel)
- Expertise and knowledge of 3D prototyping, property builds, etc.
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 the Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
APPLY: COLOR & MATERIAL DESIGN MANAGER
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, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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