Global Brand Design Manager

In this position...

The primary function of this role is to unify and drive the expression of the Ford brand globally across all forms of engagement and experience. This will involve leadership in development and application of brand standards, management of multiple agencies and close collaboration with internal global teams engaged in the communication and expression of the Ford brand and sub-brands.

This role requires an experienced professional who has demonstrable experience translating the language of design and branding to a broad and diverse mix of media and audiences. A proven brand advocate and design ambassador who can both inspire and instruct agencies and peers.

You'll have...

• 10 years experience in a marketing or marketing service organization with 5+ years experience in a Brand Design management role.
• 2+ years leading a team of Brand Designers either on the agency or client-side.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing brand identity guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing Brand Design projects.
• Knowledgeable on how to structure and plan Brand Design engagements.
• Effective communicator (both written and verbal) with ability to seek out and build relationships with key stakeholders and critical resources.
• Adept at building presentations for senior leadership review.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative to get things done when opportunity is observed.
• Proven expertise in graphic/communication design, environmental design, creative direction.
• A keen attention to detail and an appreciation for aesthetics.
• Critical thinker and clear communicator with the ability to lead a global organization and work cross‐functionally with stakeholders.
• Experience managing and reporting on budgets.

Even better, you may have...

• Comfortable coordinating multiple agencies & teams.
• Strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Adept at project management; comfortable as both team lead and team member.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Proactive, self-motivated.
• Adept at working with global teams.
• Experience with brand planning, positioning & strategy.
• Project management expertise required.
• Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization and with external partners, customers, agencies, and collaborators.
• Strong presentation skills. Comfortable and competent sharing thoughts, ideas and conceptual material to large and small groups.
• Experience working with global teams is a plus.
Experience working within or directing agency teams a must.

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!

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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
  

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

2024 New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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What you'll do...

• Lead day-to-day brand governance efforts which includes continuous improvement and development of the Ford Brand Design System.
• Provide clear graphic design direction and consult with a wide range of stakeholders to solve design challenges.
• Ability to communicate with and educate the organization on the application of design guidelines to new and ongoing work.
• Lead the development of new brand guidelines and brand governance tools including build out and management of an online brand content hub.
• Leading project/program management across multiple engagements with internal and agency partners.
• Provide administration, coordination and reporting on all projects within the Global Brand Design Office.
• Provide integration leadership across agencies and cross-functional internal teams.
• Draft clear and effective design briefs for outside agencies/business partners on behalf of internal stakeholders.