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Job#: 3011746
Job Description:
Ford Motor Company
Hybrid On-Site Dearborn MI
12+ Month Contract
$50-62/HR
Position Description:What you'll be able to do: The Ford Customer Service Division Tech team is looking for a high-impact and versatile Senior Product Designer. The candidate must be collaborative by nature-willing to lead, execute, optimize and adjust both work product and processes-based on feedback and input from a number of stakeholders. You'll have to be passionate about user experience and want to take advantage of working with highly collaborative and talented team members. You'll have the opportunity to create and transform digital experiences for both internal and external audiences being offered the leading edge in automotive technology and supporting solutions. Balancing the business needs while always keeping our users and their goals in mind will be paramount. You will be responsible for guiding the user experience across website strategy inclusive of web-based software. You'll work with several product teams across Ford and will be expected to take a leadership role working with multiple designers. You will: * Strong knowledge of Interaction Design, Service Design, Design Excellence, Information Architecture, and/or Pro in Figma. * Evangelize UX practices across a portfolio of projects, and be a strong voice for Human Centered design, supported by a growing team of talented designers and leaders. * Provide design guidance and support to designers deployed to cross-functional groups responsible for multi-team, digital products. Mentor designers to support their growth as UX practitioners. Contribute to the inclusive culture of the larger Digital team. * Advocate user-centered design perspectives for your areas of focus that are informed by business needs and technical feasibility. * Provide consistency in approach, and integrity in usability and accessibility, across design efforts with multiple products units. * Drive the delivery of design work, raising the bar for team-wide, human-centered approaches. * Work cross functionally with leaders and colleagues to define, and execute against, strategy and projects. * Engage in project planning and scoping to support business needs and design opportunities, setting teams up for success. * Balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility to solve problems effectively, with a focus on delivering high quality experiences. * Concept, design, test, launch and refine new products and services through systems thinking that solve known and emergent user needs. * Support design efforts for a data-driven, test & learn program, while incorporating analytics. * Work with stakeholders to proactively identify problems & solutions. * Support design leadership team on communication and presentation needs.Skills Required:Human-Computer InteractionSkills Preferred:N/AExperience Required:Designer 3 Exp.: 3-5+ yearsExperience Preferred:Figma, Interaction design, Information Architecture, Rapid Prototyping, Strategy, Design PolishEducation Required:Bachelor's DegreeEducation Preferred:Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements:Additional Information :You will: * Strong knowledge of Interaction Design, Service Design, Design Excellence, Information Architecture, and/or Pro in Figma. * Evangelize UX practices across a portfolio of projects, and be a strong voice for Human Centered design, supported by a growing team of talented designers and leaders. * Provide design guidance and support to designers deployed to cross-functional groups responsible for multi-team, digital products. Mentor designers to support their growth as UX practitioners. Contribute to the inclusive culture of the larger Digital team. * Advocate user-centered design perspectives for your areas of focus that are informed by business needs and technical feasibility. * Provide consistency in approach, and integrity in usability and accessibility, across design efforts with multiple products units. * Drive the delivery of design work, raising the bar for team-wide, human-centered approaches. * Work cross functionally with leaders and colleagues to define, and execute against, strategy and projects. * Engage in project planning and scoping to support business needs and design opportunities, setting teams up for success. * Balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility to solve problems effectively, with a focus on delivering high quality experiences. * Concept, design, test, launch and refine new products and services through systems thinking that solve known and emergent user needs. * Support design efforts for a data-driven, test & learn program, while incorporating analytics. * Work with stakeholders to proactively identify problems & solutions. * Support design leadership team on communication and presentation needs.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Ford Motor Company
Hybrid On-Site Dearborn MI
12+ Month Contract
$50-62/HR
Position Description:What you'll be able to do: The Ford Customer Service Division Tech team is looking for a high-impact and versatile Senior Product Designer. The candidate must be collaborative by nature-willing to lead, execute, optimize and adjust both work product and processes-based on feedback and input from a number of stakeholders. You'll have to be passionate about user experience and want to take advantage of working with highly collaborative and talented team members. You'll have the opportunity to create and transform digital experiences for both internal and external audiences being offered the leading edge in automotive technology and supporting solutions. Balancing the business needs while always keeping our users and their goals in mind will be paramount. You will be responsible for guiding the user experience across website strategy inclusive of web-based software. You'll work with several product teams across Ford and will be expected to take a leadership role working with multiple designers. You will: * Strong knowledge of Interaction Design, Service Design, Design Excellence, Information Architecture, and/or Pro in Figma. * Evangelize UX practices across a portfolio of projects, and be a strong voice for Human Centered design, supported by a growing team of talented designers and leaders. * Provide design guidance and support to designers deployed to cross-functional groups responsible for multi-team, digital products. Mentor designers to support their growth as UX practitioners. Contribute to the inclusive culture of the larger Digital team. * Advocate user-centered design perspectives for your areas of focus that are informed by business needs and technical feasibility. * Provide consistency in approach, and integrity in usability and accessibility, across design efforts with multiple products units. * Drive the delivery of design work, raising the bar for team-wide, human-centered approaches. * Work cross functionally with leaders and colleagues to define, and execute against, strategy and projects. * Engage in project planning and scoping to support business needs and design opportunities, setting teams up for success. * Balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility to solve problems effectively, with a focus on delivering high quality experiences. * Concept, design, test, launch and refine new products and services through systems thinking that solve known and emergent user needs. * Support design efforts for a data-driven, test & learn program, while incorporating analytics. * Work with stakeholders to proactively identify problems & solutions. * Support design leadership team on communication and presentation needs.Skills Required:Human-Computer InteractionSkills Preferred:N/AExperience Required:Designer 3 Exp.: 3-5+ yearsExperience Preferred:Figma, Interaction design, Information Architecture, Rapid Prototyping, Strategy, Design PolishEducation Required:Bachelor's DegreeEducation Preferred:Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements:Additional Information :You will: * Strong knowledge of Interaction Design, Service Design, Design Excellence, Information Architecture, and/or Pro in Figma. * Evangelize UX practices across a portfolio of projects, and be a strong voice for Human Centered design, supported by a growing team of talented designers and leaders. * Provide design guidance and support to designers deployed to cross-functional groups responsible for multi-team, digital products. Mentor designers to support their growth as UX practitioners. Contribute to the inclusive culture of the larger Digital team. * Advocate user-centered design perspectives for your areas of focus that are informed by business needs and technical feasibility. * Provide consistency in approach, and integrity in usability and accessibility, across design efforts with multiple products units. * Drive the delivery of design work, raising the bar for team-wide, human-centered approaches. * Work cross functionally with leaders and colleagues to define, and execute against, strategy and projects. * Engage in project planning and scoping to support business needs and design opportunities, setting teams up for success. * Balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility to solve problems effectively, with a focus on delivering high quality experiences. * Concept, design, test, launch and refine new products and services through systems thinking that solve known and emergent user needs. * Support design efforts for a data-driven, test & learn program, while incorporating analytics. * Work with stakeholders to proactively identify problems & solutions. * Support design leadership team on communication and presentation needs.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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