Unreal Visualization Specialist

Company Overview

Digital Product Design at Ford is committed to envisioning and creating simple, thoughtful, enjoyable, and compelling product experiences that our customers need and love. We work in close partnership with product and engineering to deliver best-in-class interaction experiences that meet the needs of people today, and in the future. Our team is comprised of a dynamic group of product designers, researchers, visual designers, industrial designers, modelers, and project managers.

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

We are looking for a highly skilled UE Visualization Specialist who obsesses over photorealism, lighting, and cinematic composition. You will be a key member of a forward-looking team centered on automotive visualizations, bringing vehicle digital twins to life. This role acts as a visual benchmark for the team, continuously elevating the overall quality of our 3D output. The ideal candidate will support the Core UX center of excellence within Digital Product Design, reporting directly to the 3D Design Manager.

Responsibilities

• Photorealistic Execution: Produce high-end, highly photorealistic vehicle renderings and animations that bring digital twins and automotive concepts to life.
• Asset Management Contribution: Actively contribute to the "Virtual Garage" by creating and supporting content across a wide spectrum-from prototyping and high-fidelity storytelling to in-vehicle technical asset creation.
• Visual Quality Leadership: Elevate the overall visual quality of the team's output by establishing and executing high-quality lighting, material, and camera workflows.
• Asset Translation: Translate complex engineering CAD and design intent into stunning 3D assets without losing the integrity of the original design or CMF (Color, Materials, Finish).
• Agile Production: Manage multiple concurrent rendering and animation tasks in a fast-paced environment, delivering top-tier visual fidelity against varying program deadlines.
• Orchestrated Experience: Ability to create high-quality animations that seamlessly integrate exterior, interior, and digital experience content through compelling visual storytelling.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner seamlessly with technical artists, modelers, and engineering teams to ensure visual standards are maintained from studio concept through digital execution.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Creative Experience: 4+ years of experience in 3D visualization, CGI, or a related role, backed by a strong portfolio showcasing highly photorealistic automotive renderings and animations.
• Technical Toolkit: Deep proficiency in industry-standard 3D rendering and visualization software (e.g., Unreal Engine, VRED, Maya).
• Visual Fundamentals: Expert-level understanding of physical lighting, shading, material creation, color theory, and camera composition.
• Workflow Execution: Proven ability to manage complex 3D scenes, optimize heavy data sets, and maintain clean, well-structured source files for team environments.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills with the proven ability to articulate visual choices and collaborate across technical and design teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Visual Storytelling: A strong cinematic eye for lighting, composition, and camera work in 3D environments.
• End-to-End Execution: Proven 3D generalist skills, with the ability to manage lighting, shading, vehicle rigging, and animation.
• Relevant Background: Experience in automotive design studios, high-end CGI agencies, or dedicated digital twin teams.
• Real-Time Rendering: Hands-on expertise with real-time pipelines in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• CAD Handling: Proficiency in prepping and optimizing Class-A surfacing and engineering data for photorealism.
• AI-Enhanced Workflows: Integration of AI tools to drive pipeline efficiencies, accelerate pace, and scale high-quality output.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $115,000 - $192,900. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience.
• Health and Wellness: Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Family Support: Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Perks: Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance.
• Community and Culture: Established and active employee resource groups and paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Time Off: A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, plus paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is fully remote.