Manager, Design

Description

In this position...

Reporting to the Creative Director this role will be instrumental in driving the look and feel of our licensed consumer products ensuring every item embodies Fords iconic brand standards. Youll oversee a high volume of design output produced by over 200 licensees and our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) retail channels. Your work will span both delivering in-house projects and overseeing creative work with design agencies.

This is a highly collaborative global role. You will forge strong partnerships across a diverse ecosystem including (but not limited to): Brand Owners Licensees Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Retail & e-Commerce Partners Promotions Events Dealers Category Managers Product Specialists Merchandisers and Agencies. Your mission will be to help teams develop & commercialize successful merchandise programs across multiple geographies.

What youll do...

• Champion and direct design initiatives across licensees suppliers and agencies ensuring excellence and brand consistency.
• Lead the development and deployment of style guides to establish design guidelines that define elevate and evolve the aesthetic of our consumer products.
• Contribute creative expertise to support high-impact marketing activations; key brand moments; strategic partners meetings; retail marketing materials; and industry events and tradeshows.
• Stay ahead of the curve by deeply understanding consumer insights and market trends that shape design trends and drive customer demand for branded merchandise.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree required
• 5 year design experience in consumer goods
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and deliver against timelines
• Ability to travel to key partner meetings activations and tradeshows as needed (up to 25%)

Even better you may have...

• Prior fashion apparel Retail and/or eCommerce experience

Competencies & Skills:

Collaborative Catalyst: Proven ability to effectively unite and lead cross-functional teams and business partners driving programs forward with shared vision and seamless execution.

Strategic Relationship Builder: Exceptional talent for cultivating robust productive relationships with a diverse global network including Licensing Managers Retail Merchandisers e-Commerce Managers Licensees Store Vendors and Licensing Agencies.

Strategic & Creative Thinker: A knack for translating complex business needs into innovative creative solutions that push brand boundaries and achieve strategic objectives.

Expert Agency Manager: Demonstrated skill in providing clear direction managing workflows and optimizing outcomes with external design agencies and creative partners.

Dynamic Project Leader: Superior project management capabilities adept at overseeing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously and consistently delivering high-quality results on time and within scope.

Curious & Adaptive Learner: A genuine passion for continuous learning staying ahead of trends in automotive merchandise licensing and retail industries and proactively applying new insights to drive innovation and growth.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Required Experience:

Manager