Motion Designer / Digital Artist (D/F/M) – Merkenich, Germany

Form Trends; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive company as a Motion Designer / Digital Artist, where you'll create innovative digital experiences for vehicles. Collaborate with a dynamic team, using cutting-edge tools to bring user-focused designs to life. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and design in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Startup-like work environment

Industry-leading tools

Qualifications

• Foundation in human-centered design thinking.
• Experience in storyboarding, video editing, and audio production.

Responsibilities

• Produce nuanced motion and behavioral artifacts.
• Visualize interaction flows for internal communication.
• Translate motion design into technical specifications.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Prototyping

Storyboarding

Video Editing

Audio Production

UI Design

Tools

Unreal Engine

C4D

Houdini

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Ford-Werke GmbH, the German subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company, is looking for an exceptional Motion Design professional. If you are passionate about the latest user-focused technology, possess a keen eye for elegant, modern design, and obsess over the finest details in design and function, this is the opportunity for you.

You will be a key member of the forward-looking team creating next-level in-vehicle digital experiences. Collaborating with coders and designers (2D, 3D, UX, UI), you will conceive sophisticated systems that infuse our vehicle ecosystems. Are you ready to engage, iterate, and innovate in a department at the forefront of automotive revolution?

Key Responsibilities

• Produce nuanced, highly crafted motion and behavioral artifacts using Unreal Engine, C4D, Houdini, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools to support our global UX vision.
• Visualize interaction flows and in-vehicle changes to support internal communication.
• Translate motion design into technical specifications to aid development teams in implementation.

Your Profile

• Foundation in human-centered design thinking, techniques, and philosophy.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for our fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English; German is a plus.
• Experience in storyboarding, video editing, audio production, and a background or strong interest in UI design.
• Ability to prototype in HTML/CSS/JS; experience with gaming engines is a plus.
• Experience working freelance, in an agency, or in a startup is preferred.

Note: Automotive background is NOT required.

What You’ll Receive

Join our new Digital Experience team in Köln Merkenich, developing user experiences from concept to production. Collaborate with global departments, enjoy a startup-like work environment, industry-leading tools, and the stability of an OEM.

How To Apply

Send your application with a cover letter, CV, and links to your portfolio/videos. For more information, contact Sonja Vandenberk ([e-mail]) or Konstantin Eisert ([e-mail]).

About Ford-Werke GmbH

As Ford’s German subsidiary, we have over 90 years in automotive success with around 20,000 employees in Cologne, Aachen, and Saarlouis, committed to "bringing on tomorrow".