Product Designer

3D 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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