Product Designer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom  Dearborn, Michigan, United States (On-site)

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3D Brand / Product Designer

Location: Dearborn, MI (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Schedule: 40 hours per week (no overtime expected)

 

Role Summary

The 3D Brand / Product Designer is responsible for translating Ford and Lincoln brand identity into high-quality, production-ready vehicle applications. This role focuses on the 3D design of vehicle badging and branded elements across exterior and interior touchpoints. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded industrial or product designer who can quickly assess objectives, lead design solutions, and deliver manufacturable concepts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

	
• Develop and refine 3D design concepts for vehicle badging and branded components
  
  	

• Create detailed 3D models, renderings, sketches, and prototypes
  
  	

• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to Ford and Lincoln design guidelines
  
  	

• Collaborate with Brand Design, engineering, DTO, design shops, and suppliers
  
  	

• Partner with engineering to ensure technical feasibility and manufacturability
  
  	

• Quickly identify design objectives, constraints, and viable solutions
  
  	

• Prepare and present design concepts to internal stakeholders and leadership
  
  	

• Incorporate feedback and document design decisions and processes
  
  	

• Stay current on automotive, product design, and branding trends
  
  

 

Deliverables

	
• 3D design concepts and visualizations
  
  	

• Digital and/or physical prototypes
  
  	

• Material, finish, and color specifications
  
  	

• Presentation decks and supporting visuals
  
  	

• Final design documentation and manufacturing specifications
  
  

 

Required Qualifications

	
• Mid-level experience as an Industrial Designer or Product Designer
  
  	

• Strong proficiency in Alias (required)
  
  	

• Experience with VRED for modeling and rendering
  
  	

• Strong hand sketching and ideation skills
  
  	

• Experience designing manufacturable parts in plastic and metal
  
  	

• Ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment
  
  	

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  
  

 

Preferred Qualifications

	
• Automotive design experience
  
  	

• Brand design experience and understanding of brand pillars
  
  	

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
  
  

 

Tools & Technology

	
• Alias (primary design tool)
  
  	

• VRED
  
  	

• Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
  
  	

• AutoCAD, CATIA, and 3DX are not required
  
  

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