Remote Visual Design Principal – Motion & Systems

Ford; United States; Remote; USD 167,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks an In-Cabin + Visual Design Principle to shape visual and motion design across Ford and Lincoln digital experiences, including in-vehicle, connected devices, and mobile apps. You will drive design principles, mentor teams, and partner with UX, product, and engineering leaders to deliver cohesive experiences that are clear, intuitive, and brand-true.

As a senior design leader, you will evolve standards, guide exemplar work, and influence decisions with customer research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, interaction design, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in visual design and/or motion for digital products.
• Strong portfolio showing visual craft, design systems, and consistent execution.
• Experience defining and scaling design principles, standards, or guidelines.
• Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (Figma, ProtoPie, Adobe CC, After Effects, Rive).
• Experience leading design work across disciplines and influencing partners.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative approach to critique and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate a clear vision for visual design across Ford and Lincoln digital experiences.
• Lead evolution of visual design and motion standards, patterns, and guidance for DPD.
• Shape high-impact design work from exploration to delivery, resolving complex problems.
• Create exemplar work demonstrating quality and interaction principles.
• Partner with UX, product, research, brand, and engineering leaders to deliver cohesive experiences.
• Guide teams to apply visual design and motion principles consistently across products.
• Collaborate with engineering to assess feasibility and maintain design intent through development.
• Lead design critiques and provide constructive feedback to grow capabilities.
• Mentor designers to elevate visual design and motion skills.
• Use research and industry insights to inform design direction.

Skills

Visual design

Motion design

Design systems

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Prototyping

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design

Tools

Figma

ProtoPie

Adobe Creative Cloud

After Effects

Rive

3D animation tools

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks an In-Cabin + Visual Design Principle to shape visual and motion design across Ford and Lincoln digital experiences, including in-vehicle, connected devices, and mobile apps. You will drive design principles, mentor teams, and partner with UX, product, and engineering leaders to deliver cohesive experiences that are clear, intuitive, and brand-true.

As a senior design leader, you will evolve standards, guide exemplar work, and influence decisions with customer research