Mobile Product Designer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead design end to end, owning feature areas and workstreams from research-informed concepts, flows, and prototypes through polished, production-ready interfaces .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,400 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UX/UI design with a strong focus on mobile product development, utilizing advanced Figma skills and a robust portfolio. Capable of leading cross-functional projects while applying research and analytics to inform design decisions and enhance customer experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

UX/UI DesignAdvanced Figma SkillsMobile Product DesignDesign SystemsAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

UX/UI DesignMobile Product DesignPrototypingVisual DesignData-Driven DesignHuman-Centered DesignDesign CritiqueMentorshipAI-Enabled WorkflowsMotion Design

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProject ManagementInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

FigmaDesign SystemsAnalytics ToolsResearch Tools

Industry Keywords

Connected DevicesIoTSmart HomeEnergy ManagementElectric VehiclesAutomotive UI/HMI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design end to end, owning feature areas and workstreams from research-informed concepts, flows, and prototypes through polished, production-ready interfaces
Work with Product Management, Engineering, and Research to set design direction, priorities, and delivery plans centered on customer needs
Design experiences for real-time video, vehicle commands, energy and charging management, and home power integration
Identify gaps and dependencies across customer experience, technical implementation, and business objectives, and propose practical solutions
Use customer insights, research, analytics, and product data to shape decisions, explain rationale, and measure results
Facilitate design reviews and discussions, raising open questions, dependencies, and risks early
Apply and contribute to Ford’s design system and brand standards
Give thoughtful critique, mentor peers, and share knowledge
Lead design for Ford’s mobile app, an essential companion connecting customers with vehicle status, commands, control features, and ownership experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience
5+ years of UX/UI or digital product design experience, including designing and shipping consumer mobile products
Advanced Figma skills
Strong portfolio of mobile product design work
Portfolio demonstrating visual excellence and depth on complex, technical product challenges
Experience using research, data, and analytics to guide and validate design decisions
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage a defined project or feature area
Record of leading projects or workstreams across disciplines and influencing partners without formal authority
Experience supporting peers through design critique or mentorship
Experience with connected devices, IoT, smart home, energy, or EV products is an advantage
Automotive UI/HMI experience is an advantage
Familiarity with Agile methods, design systems, and human-centered design is an advantage
Experience with AI-enabled workflows, motion design, prototyping, or coding is a plus
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up childcare
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
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
Option to purchase additional vacation time