Interaction Product Designer

Ford Motor Company is transforming the future of mobility and is seeking an Interaction Product Designer to join their Digital Product Design team. The role involves leading the design of in-vehicle experiences, collaborating with various teams, and applying data-driven insights to enhance user interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the design of features and improvements of our products ensuring they align with business objectives and user needs
• Using Figma and UX tools to develop vehicle features and compelling user experiences
• Taking ownership of independent tracks of design work and managing timelines and deliverables
• Developing and iterating user flows, mock-ups and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas
• Applying data driven insights to inform design decisions and measure the impact of design changes
• Expressing our brand vision through user interface design for in-vehicle experiences
• Executing designs with a keen sensibility to layout, color, typography and interactive behavior
• Exhibiting a passion for emerging hardware and software technologies, new interaction models, product design, and excellence in visual design
• Collaborating close with Product Management, Engineering and Feature Teams to ensure a seamless transition from concept to implementation
• Employing a systematic approach to solving large, complex design challenges
• Presenting creative work early and often to key stakeholders in design reviews

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in UX/UI product design
• High performing prototyping abilities (e.g. Figma, Protopie or similar)
• Exceptional visual design skills
• Portfolio of your work
• Sensitivity to intelligent system interactions
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Proficiency in human-centered design approaches, techniques and philosophy
• Automotive UI/HMI experience is a plus
• Background in digital product design solutions
• Excellent concepting, written, oral, and visual communication abilities
• In-depth knowledge of the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies
• Background working through iterative product design cycles
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously