Digital Modeller

General Motors; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in the UK is seeking a Digital Sculptor to join its design studio, blending art with advanced digital tooling to shape vehicle surfaces. You will develop exterior and interior models using Alias and Nurbs workflows, collaborate with Exterior and Interior Design Managers, and drive digital assets to meet program timelines.

Relocation benefits are available for qualified candidates, and you will contribute to the creative process while upholding GM design standards and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Design/Transport Design/3D/Animation or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of digital modelling in automotive OEM or large consultancy.
• Experience creating both exterior and interior vehicle models.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to translate design input into 3D models and meet quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop surfaces for physical or digital models throughout the GM Design process.
• Support studio personnel in solving engineering and design challenges.
• Support surface releases that meet Design approval and data release requirements.
• Understand program timelines and related model quality requirements.
• Adhere to GM Global Design processes and best practices.
• Mentor others to achieve modeling standards and technical ability.
• Assess surface quality and ensure compliance with specs.
• Follow data management and communication processes (TeamCenter, SharePoint, etc.).
• Anticipate customer needs and support business decisions accordingly.

Skills

Digital modelling

Autodesk Alias

Subdivisional modelling

Nurbs modelling

Vehicle Exterior

Vehicle Interior

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Creative proficiency

Sketch interpretation

Engineering criteria

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Office software

SUB-D/Blender

Innovation mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Design/Transport Design/Product Design/3D/Animation or equivalent experience

Tools

Alias

Job description

Digital Sculptor

Are you a creative design individual looking to contribute to an ambitious, forward-thinking tech-driven studio? At General Motors Europe, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity, design and cutting-edge technology across multiple brand studios to push the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive design.

Job Description

Digital Sculptor

Are you a creative design individual looking to contribute to an ambitious, forward-thinking tech-driven studio? At General Motors Europe, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity, design and cutting-edge technology across multiple brand studios to push the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive design.

General Motors' Creative Design is looking for a Digital Modeler to create digital models by developing aesthetic surfaces which meet time and quality requirements as directed for assigned programs.

You will contribute to the creation of new modeling practices and procedures with occasional demonstrations. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop surfaces for physical or digital models throughout the GVDP
• Support studio personnel in the development of solutions to engineering and design challenges
• Support surface releases which meet Design approval, production engineering, and data release requirements
• Comprehend program timelines and all related model quality requirements
• Adhere to common GM Global Design processes / best practices
• Occasional mentoring others in achieving GVDP modeling standards and technical ability
• Perform assessment of surface quality
• Adhere to corporate data management processes (TeamCenter, SharePoint etc.) and communication systems (timekeeping, email etc.)
• Ask for and anticipate customer needs; make all business decisions to support those needs

The role will require close collaboration with the Exterior and Interior Design Managers with the ability to capture the evolution of a Design through digital stimulus and sell the emotional connection to the customer, highlighting the vehicles USP in a modern and compelling way.

The Digital sculptor will need to operate flexible working and strive for the highest levels of quality in the time available, offering surfacing solutions and bringing to life the Designer’s vision in 3D. They assume responsibility for all Digital assets coming from the 3D Creation team and ensure they are completed on time to the highest levels of quality.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the courage to make the changes that will improve the organization, and helps others overcome their resistance to change
• Knowledge of the Design Process in a Design Studio Environment
• 4+ years of Digital modelling experience in an Automotive OEM or Large Consultancy using Autodesk Alias, with experience of both Sub Divisional modelling and Nurbs modelling.
• Experience in the creation of both Vehicle Exterior and Interior Digital models
• Strong Organisational and Communication Skills
• High level of creative proficiency
• Strong sketch interpretation skills and ability to translate Design input into 3D models
• Ability to successfully incorporate engineering criteria into a design theme
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• Good oral and written communications skillsFunctional knowledge in the use of current office software (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
• Nurbs modelling experience using Alias
• Soft modelling/poly modelling experience for soft trimmed parts using SUB-D/Blender or similar on interiors is desirable but not essential.
• Seeks opportunities for innovation by executing on the latest ideas, a thirst for exploring and integrating new tools and technologies and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Education and/or Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Design/Transport Design/Product Design/3D/Animation or equivalent experience

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This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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