Automotive Interior Design Manager

**What you'll do...**

As the Automotive Interior Design Manager, you will report directly to the Chief Designer based out of our design studio in Melbourne, Campbellfield.

We are seeking a highly creative leader to spearhead the design and strategy for our automotive interiors. This critical role will oversee a talented team of interior designers, guiding them to develop innovative and compelling design solutions that meet our brand's aesthetic vision and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Drive the creation of innovative, market-leading automotive interiors by leading product strategy and development, ensuring consistent design execution and brand alignment across all product lines.
- Manage the development of interior design vision and strategies to production readiness.
- Perform / Be the face of Interior Design Group.
- Point of contact with cross-functional team during various interior design development phases to foster efficient workflow and alignment on design.
- Co-ordinate artistic presentation to effectively communicate design concepts and progress for senior leadership endorsement.

**You’ll have**:

- 10+ years’ relevant industry experience, ideally within a global company.
- Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships, engage in extensive consultation, and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Mentor and ability to develop interior design personnel.
- Visionary and passionate about Design.
- Academic degrees and work experience in Automotive Design.
- Deep understanding / knowledge in Automobile Interior Design, CMF Design and Design Process.
- Strategic and creative thinking.
- Established experience in developing, project managing and executing design product strategies withing project timelines.
- 2D/3D digital design media (Photoshop, Illustrator, VRED, Power Point, etc.)

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

**About us
As the world changes, we will continue to adapt and lead change. That’s why we’re evolving to focus on services, experiences and software that will continue to power the freedom of movement for all Australians, for now, and for generations to come.

Having operated in Australia for almost 100 years, Ford Australia is a household name synonymous with iconic products. Today, our Product Development team plan, design, develop and test vehicles for global markets, including the award-winning Ranger and Everest. Our National Sales Company team provide marketing, sales and service expertise, supporting our national dealer network, with focus on providing amazing customer experiences.

Some of our many employee benefits are listed below;
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Extra days leave
- Discounted Vehicle lease schemes
- Multiple Employee Resource Groups - Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities
- Opportunities for growth and personal development through external/internal training programs
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid volunteer Days.

**Equal Opportunity
As part of our commitment to driving equity and inclusion for all, we are now recognised by WGEA as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.- Drive the creation of innovative, market-leading automotive interiors by leading product strategy and development, ensuring consistent design execution and brand alignment across all product lines.
- Manage the development of interior design vision and strategies to production readiness.
- Perform / Be the face of Interior Design Group.
- Point of contact with cross-functional team during various interior design development phases to foster efficient workflow and alignment on design.
- Co-ordinate artistic presentation to effectively communicate design concepts and progress for senior leadership endorsement.