Senior Industrial Designer – Components

Ford Motor Company

. Develop conceptual and production-based interior solutions through sketches, renderings, and 3D digital models .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing innovative interior design solutions through sketches, renderings, and 3D digital models, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials in the automotive industry. Capable of translating customer needs and global trends into compelling design while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Industrial Design4+ Years Design Experience2D To 3D TranslationInterior Design ExperienceStrong Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

3D Digital ModelingSketchingRenderingInterior DesignProduct DesignUnderstanding Of Manufacturing ProcessesVisual CommunicationCreative Design PerceptionHuman-Centered DesignProportions And Form

Soft Skills

Creative ThinkingAnalytical ThinkingCollaborationLeadershipStrong Work Ethic

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryMobility IndustryGlobal TrendsConsumer SegmentsDesign TrendsCreative CulturesCustomer NeedsHolistic DesignBrand-Focused DesignVisual Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop conceptual and production-based interior solutions through sketches, renderings, and 3D digital models
Create compelling and innovative interior design experiences and visions for design projects
Explore human-centered design experiences with emphasis on holistic interior design
Coordinate the work of other design personnel to achieve holistic design visions
Create future brand-focused design visions
Integrate digital and physical software and hardware thinking
Solve problems involving connectivity, mobility, and consumer segments
Think creatively, strategically, and analytically
Work on advanced and production interior projects and products in Ford design studios

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, Transportation Design, or similar field of study, or a combination of education and equivalent experience
4+ years’ design experience, including experience with final design product execution
4+ years of experience translating 2D to 3D and thinking three-dimensionally, with strong emphasis on proportions and a refined sense of form
A design portfolio (PDF) must be provided upon application
Product design or interior design experience
Understanding of exterior/interior manufacturing processes and materials
Passion for the automotive and mobility industry, global trends, innovation, and customer needs
Experience working in or with creative cultures
Ability to interpret customer needs and global trends into compelling design
Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic
Awareness of global automotive and consumer electronics
Demonstrated creative product/interior design perceptions and capability
Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners
Exceptional design intuition and strong problem-solving skills
Superior ability to visually communicate through sketches and renderings
Interest in design trends across design professions and global cultures
Outstanding teamwork, leadership, visual, written, and verbal communication skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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 child care
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
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time