Ford is seeking an IT Product Designer to join our product team and focus on evolving our internal order fulfillment tools. You will act as the bridge between complex business logic and intuitive user experiences, collaborating closely with Product Owners to translate operational requirements into high-fidelity, functional designs that empower our dealers.
What You'll Do
- Partner closely with software engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand technical constraints, user stories, and complex workflows.
- Own the design process from concept to implementation, creating detailed wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
- Champion a culture of rapid iteration and continuous improvement, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and user research.
- Prepare clear, comprehensive design specifications and assets for engineering teams, providing proactive support throughout implementation.
- Actively contribute to and evolve the broader Ford design system and internal design libraries.
- Provide design leadership and mentorship to other designers within cross-functional groups.
- Champion user-centered design principles, balancing user needs with business objectives and technical feasibility.
- Ensure a consistent approach, integrity in usability, and accessibility across all design efforts.
- Engage in project planning and scoping activities, aligning design initiatives with business needs.
- Concept, design, test, launch, and continuously refine new products and services through a systems-thinking approach.
- Support design efforts for a data-driven 'test & learn' program, integrating analytics and insights.
- Proactively collaborate with stakeholders to identify pain points and develop innovative solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in a design-related field (e.g., User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design) OR 5+ years of extensive experience in digital product design.
- 5+ years of demonstrable experience in UI design, delivering projects from definition through execution and refinement.
Nice to Have
- Master's degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Human Factors).
- Expert-level proficiency with Figma or similar design tools for wireframing, prototyping, and mockups.
- Strong understanding and practical application of Interaction Design, Service Design, Design Excellence, and Information Architecture principles.
- Proven ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and work effectively within dynamic cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale and build relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate the value of product features, identify trade-offs, and deliver high-quality digital products.
- A strong portfolio showcasing impactful UI design work across a variety of complex digital products.
- Ability to thrive in a remote and dynamic working environment, earning trust and contributing to an inclusive culture.
Technical Stack
- Figma or similar design tools
Team & Environment
You will work within dynamic cross-functional teams of designers, product managers, and engineers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model.
We are 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.
