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Morbark LLC

Design Engineer

Winn, MI · On-site

Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies ... design engineering related experience, including internship and co-op experiences.

Alamo Group

Design Engineer

Winn, MI · On-site

Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies ... design engineering related experience, including internship and co-op experiences.

MillerKnoll

Director of Showroom Strategy

Holland, MI

$130K - $170K/yr

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in ... About the Role The Director, Showroom Strategy leads the strategic direction, longrange planning ...

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How much do design strategy jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for design strategy in Michigan is $108,652.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,400.00 and $137,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Design Strategist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Design Strategist, you need expertise in design thinking, user research, and business analysis, often supported by a degree in design, business, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, and prototyping software, as well as experience with frameworks such as Human-Centered Design, is highly valuable. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills help you effectively bridge creative and business objectives. These abilities are essential for developing innovative solutions that align user needs with organizational goals, driving sustainable success.

How does a Design Strategist typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

Design Strategists play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between design, business, and technology teams. They often facilitate workshops, lead ideation sessions, and synthesize insights from stakeholders to align project goals. Throughout a project, they work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, engineers, and marketing professionals to ensure that design solutions address user needs and business objectives. This collaborative approach helps drive innovation and ensures that the final product is both functional and user-centric.

What is design strategy?

Design strategy is a discipline that connects a company's business objectives with creative design solutions. It involves understanding user needs, market trends, and organizational goals to develop a roadmap for how design can drive business success. Professionals in design strategy analyze data, collaborate with stakeholders, and create frameworks to ensure that products, services, or experiences are both effective and meaningful. This approach helps organizations stay competitive and innovative in their industries.

What is the difference between Design Strategy vs UX Designer?

AspectDesign StrategyUX Designer
Primary FocusAligning business goals with design solutions and long-term visionCreating user-centered digital experiences and interfaces
Skills & CredentialsDesign thinking, strategic planning, business acumenUser research, wireframing, prototyping, visual design
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with executives, product teams, and marketingWorks closely with developers, product managers, and users
Industry UsageUsed in strategic planning, branding, and product developmentPrimarily in digital product and app design

Design Strategy focuses on aligning overall business objectives with design initiatives, shaping the long-term vision. UX Designers concentrate on crafting intuitive user experiences for digital products. While both roles require design knowledge, Design Strategists emphasize strategic planning, whereas UX Designers focus on user interface and interaction design.

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Tech Platform Controls and Design Leader

Tech Platform Controls and Design Leader

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Description
In this position...
You will be part of a team that will execute FNV3.x Electrical Platform execution across all Programs. You will be laser-focused on the management of Platform hardware and software delivery across all domains incorporating the needs of individual vehicle programs into the platform through the lens of optimized enterprise solutions. The team will manage Electrical Platform Hardware and Software Delivery - focusing on the Platfrom Controls and HMI bundles which span Motion, Body Control, Infotainment (IVI), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and the applicability for applications and cloud.
The Tech Platform Program (TPP) team will partner with the Core Tech Platform Program team, Electrical Architecture teams, Technical Program Management, and Vehicle Programs and be in lockstep with Connected Vehicle Software and Global Technology Strategy initiatives. You will be responsible for managing the following aspects of platform delivery across vehicle programs and throughout the Platform's lifecycle: Program Platform Deliverables, Timing, Cost, Investment, Quality, Resource Modeling, Hardware Bundle and Software Complexity, Feature Bundle Execution, Hardware complexity, Experience Delivery
You will demonstrate a passion for changing Ford's approach to Electrical Tech Platform which is currently focused on vehicle-specific solutions to a cross-program Platform delivery. You will be paving a new road for how Ford Motor Company executes Electrical Platforms.
Position can be based in Dearborn or Palo Alto
Responsibilities
What You'll Do...
  • Leading the new working interaction model of how the FNV3.x Platform and Digital Design, Controls Strategies,
  • Interfacing with platform applications, Design - Dgitial and Studio, Program Applications teams, Tech Strategy, Digital Prouct, and EVDD Functional Engineering Teams to deliver a platfrom Controls Strategy and Layout (previously CL&U) for the Platfrom
  • Coordinate cross-fuctionally to deliver a "platform" first overall strategy with low complexity, efficient implementation plans, while balancing the key design principles for best customer experiences
  • Additional responsibility includes mernging the platform approach within the IVI teams and the FNV3.x structed develirables for platform milestones
  • Be part of the solution to deliver exceptional experience with quality at the right time in the platfrom progression of FNV3.x.
  • Leadership in the overall CL&U Libraby of platfrom choices aligned with FNV3.x core platform
  • Developing program management definition for platfrom milestones and design loops
  • Supporting development of strategy plans for new Vehicle Program Cycle Plan - for both design
  • Partnering with TPP Applications and Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with focus on Platform approach.
  • Partner with Tech Strategy and the TPP Technical Features team to complete necessary scope and systems i/o anaylsis. Define impacts and reommendations for design strategies, switches, and IVI solutions.
  • Managing Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans and cost/investment to ensure on-time and on-target delivery.
  • Driving the cross-skill team delivery with the use of deisgn guardrails - to enable iterative design, while upholding the contraints needed to maintan implementation plans; ensure all platform soltuons are able to delivery with robustness. Reduce delivery risk.
  • Navigating challenges related to vehicle development that impacts Electrical Platform foundational architecture principles and hardware/software complexity for vehicle life cycle.
  • Driving awareness/transparency for new designs that will comprimse complexity.
  • Coordinating software Platform initiatives that support Manufacturing efficiency and innovation.
  • Developing complete plans for the a consistent Platform strategy across the EVDD teams with
  • Catylize and support the priority of changes through the required Decision Forums (DFs): Architecture Change Control, Unified Backlog, Platform Change Control, Vehicle Program Change Control,

Qualifications
You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years in system design or UX/IVI system development, or vehicle/unit program management
  • Work hybrid (4 days in office) schedule between in-office (Dearborn or Palo Alto).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office product, JIRA - technical experience with VSEM and boundary diagrams a bonus
  • Experience with Design and Engineering
  • Experience delivering features from conception to launch, with the products delivering end-user experiences,
  • Experience with Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) deliverables and timing.
  • Demonstrates positive teamwork ethics
  • Experience with in-vehicle architectures and their roadmaps, constraints, and complexity. Including highly complex and distributed systems/features both on/off board
  • Skilled in program management and planning, business strategy and product coordination.
  • Experience with risk management techniques within the construct of Program delivery and Design to Platform selection
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong people skills.
  • Tenacity and a willingness to work in evolving states of ambiguity
  • Demonstrated capability of developing a cross-functional and global team environment
  • Demonstrated mindset of Continuous Improvement.
    Even better, you may have...
  • Master's degree desired
  • Design background
  • HMI experience
  • Knowledge of D&R process a bonus

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, 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 Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1
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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-LB1
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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Doral, FL, US

Year founded

1982

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