Digital Designer / Animator

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, Michigan

Position Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Digital Designer / Animator. Do you find yourself obsessing over the latest UI trends and technologies? Do you find it easy to paint the big picture in addition to getting your hands dirty in the details? We are looking for a talented digital UI Designer to create interesting and meaningful user experiences. You have a keen eye for clean and artful design; your superior UI skills allow you to translate high-level requirements into UI design elements. You like to communicate your ideas with pixel perfect clarity, therefore you prefer to animate your ideas yourself. We recognize the need for agility, we are looking for someone who moves fast and thinks faster. Engage, collaborate, and innovate in a new and growing department. 

 
Responsibilities:
 

• Visually express brand vision and definition through user interface design
• Exhibit passion for emerging technologies, new interaction styles, product design, and perfection in visual design
• Provide the look & feel for the next generation of user interfaces
• Use visual design as a language and explain what the design elements are meant to communicate
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication and organization skills
• Coordinate interface solutions with Program Managers and Product Managers for specific assignments
• Utilize software skills in latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite
• Work is in a fast-paced, dynamic office environment 

 

Requirements:

**A portfolio is required. Portfolio submission must include explanations of candidate's contribution if include project work and must include examples of individual work. Please include a link to your portfolio in your resume. **

 

Basic Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Communication/Graphic Design, or UI Design or related field
• 5+ years of professional UX/UI experience OR in lieu of professional work experience, an advanced design degree

 
Preferred Qualifications:
 

• 7+ years of professional UX/UI experience preferred.
• Automotive experience is preferred, however in some instances - candidates that have relevant creative work experience in consumer product design solutions are a fit
• Excellent written, oral and visual communication skills
• Experience with user centered design methodology
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction
• Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
• Video editing and motion skill
• 3D modeling in C4D, Maya, Modo or relevant modeling animation 
• Animation, 3D visualization, and motion graphics prototyping skills
• Ability to write, sketch, copy and manage a wide variety of content 

 
The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is 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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Posted: 30+ days ago

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