Senior Creative Designer

Lead. Grow. Transform. Ford Motor Company is constantly evolving and innovating. As part of the International Markets Group, we are committed to delivering smarter, more connected vehicles for our global customers. With an expanding vehicle lineup, growing digital services, and a strong dealer network, we are well positioned to support Australian businesses in new ways. About Us Australia’s largest automotive OEM employer, we have around 1,500 talented engineers, designers, and specialists working across five Victorian sites. Our local design and engineering team leads the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest – models sold in around 180 markets worldwide. Why Ford? Discounted lease car options. Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities. Flexible Work Arrangements. Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training. Paid parental leave from day 1. Comprehensive Employee Assist Program. Paid volunteer days. Wellness Programs including free flu vaccinations and health checks. About The Role As a Senior Automotive Designer, you will spearhead innovative design solutions for both advanced and production projects. This role demands exceptional skill in translating visionary concepts into tangible outputs, including compelling sketches, high‑quality renderings, and precise 3D digital models. Your expertise will be critical in shaping the future of our automotive designs, seamlessly blending conceptual brilliance with robust production feasibility. This position reports directly to the Design Manager and is based at the Design Studio in Broadmeadows, operating on a hybrid schedule with four days in the office. Responsibilities Lead visionary design development: spearhead the creation of compelling and innovative design experiences and overarching visions for a diverse range of projects, pushing creative boundaries and setting new benchmarks for our future product lines. Drive human‑centered design exploration: proactively explore and champion human‑centered design principles, leading deep dives into user needs, behaviours, and emotional connections. Coordinate and mentor design teams: provide leadership and guidance to other design personnel, coordinating their work to ensure cohesive and holistic design visions are achieved. Shape future brand identity: develop and articulate future brand‑focused design visions, demonstrating strategic foresight by anticipating market trends and defining the visual and experiential language for upcoming product generations. Solve complex mobility challenges: lead problem‑solving efforts around critical topics such as advanced connectivity, evolving mobility solutions, and diverse consumer segments, integrating new technologies and tailoring design experiences to meet specific needs and aspirations of various user groups. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in industrial or transportation design; a minimum of 5 years of global automotive or transportation design experience, including demonstrated success with final design product execution. Proven ability to translate customer needs and global trends into compelling, innovative designs. Strong technical aesthetic judgment, with the ability to work independently and guide other team members. Expertise in both traditional design media (storyboarding, sketching) and advanced 2D/3D digital design software (e.g., Photoshop, Alias AutoStudio, Gravity Sketch, Maya, VRED, AI tools). Exceptional ability to think three‑dimensionally, translating 2D concepts to 3D with a strong emphasis on proportions and refined sense of form. Exceptional design intuition, strong problem‑solving skills, and a keen interest in design trends across various professions and global cultures (automotive, fashion, architectural, etc.). Superior ability to visually communicate through sketches and renderings, combined with outstanding teamwork, leadership, visual, written, and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing and materials knowledge: good understanding of exterior/interior manufacturing processes and material science. Industry passion: a deep passion for the automotive and mobility industry, global trends, innovation, and customer needs. Collaborative experience: experience working effectively within creative cultures and/or large, corporate environments. Stakeholder management: demonstrated experience managing multiple stakeholders across complex projects and presenting to executive audiences. Cross‑functional partnership: proven ability to collaborate seamlessly with Engineering and other partners to drive design development. A design portfolio (pdf) must be provided upon application to be considered. Equal Opportunity Ford Australia is an inclusive employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. If you require any support or adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact our Talent and Inclusion Lead Sarah at Applications will close on Sunday 11 January 2026. Inter­views will commence before this date. #J-18808-Ljbffr