SENIOR DIGITAL MODELLER – CAS & CLASS A (Computer Aided Surfacing / Digital Modelling)

Greaves Electric Mobility Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Greaves Electric Mobility Limited is seeking a skilled Automotive Class-A Surface Modelling Specialist in Bengaluru. You will convert styling sketches and digital designs into production-ready 3D surface geometry, ensuring continuity, accurate reflections, and manufacturability for mobility platforms.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Autodesk Alias and advanced digital sculpting, with collaboration across design, engineering, packaging, tooling, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• B.Des./M.Des. or B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech in relevant fields.
• Postgraduate qualification in digital modelling or advanced CAD.
• Strong portfolio in automotive Class-A surfacing will be a key consideration.

Responsibilities

• Class-A surfaces for exterior, interior, and components.
• Translate styling sketches into accurate 3D surface geometry.
• Maintain surface continuity and reflection quality across surfaces.
• Identify and resolve surface imperfections and curvature issues.
• Develop complex freeform geometries while preserving design intent.
• Collaborate with design leads to interpret styling themes and aesthetics.
• Produce feasible digital models from concept to production-ready state.
• Support design reviews and iterative refinements.
• Coordinate with engineering on fitment, tooling, and manufacturing constraints.
• Facilitate transition from styling surfaces to downstream CAD models.

Skills

Automotive design development

Collaboration with cross-functional

Attention to detail

Education

B.Des./M.Des. in Transportation/Automotive design

B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in Mechanical/Automotive engineering

Postgraduate in Digital Modelling/Advanced CAD

Tools

Autodesk Alias

Rhino

Grasshopper

Blender

Job description

The Automotive Class-A Surface Modelling Specialist will develop precise, high-quality 3D surfaces from conceptual sketches, digital designs, and styling proposals, translating them into technically robust, production-ready automotive components.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Autodesk Alias and Class-A surfacing, a strong understanding of automotive design development processes, and the ability to collaborate closely with design, engineering, packaging, tooling, and manufacturing teams.

The successful candidate should have a strong appreciation for automotive aesthetics, surface continuity, proportion, reflections, and form development, along with the technical discipline to deliver manufacturable surfaces for production vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Class-A Surfacing & Digital Sculpting

• Develop high-quality Class-A surfaces for automotive exterior, interior, and component applications.
• Translate styling sketches, concept designs, reference images, and digital clay models into accurate 3D surface geometry.
• Maintain surface continuity, curvature consistency, highlight flow, and reflection quality across adjoining surfaces.
• Identify and resolve surface imperfections, including waviness, curvature inconsistencies, and unwanted reflections.
• Apply advanced surfacing techniques to develop complex freeform geometries while preserving design intent.

2. Design Development & Styling Integration

• Collaborate with automotive designers and design leads to interpret styling themes, proportions, and aesthetic requirements.
• Convert conceptual design intent into technically feasible and visually accurate digital models.
• Participate in design reviews, surface evaluations, and iterative refinement exercises.
• Incorporate feedback from design and engineering teams while maintaining styling integrity.
• Support alternative surface proposals and rapid modelling iterations during concept development.
• Support automotive product development from concept modelling through design freeze and production release.
• Develop surfaces considering packaging, component interfaces, dimensional requirements, tooling feasibility, and manufacturing constraints.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on fitment, parting lines, draft requirements, panel gaps, flushness, and assembly interfaces, wherever applicable.
• Facilitate the transition from styling surfaces to downstream engineering CAD models.
• Incorporate inputs from prototype, tooling, and manufacturing teams to improve technical feasibility and production readiness.

4. Advanced Modelling & Digital Workflows

• Apply advanced automotive surfacing and digital sculpting techniques to develop complex forms and component geometries.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Subdivision Surface (Sub-D) modelling for conceptual design and form exploration.
• Utilise complementary tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, Blender, and relevant visualisation software, where applicable.
• Maintain clean, structured, editable digital models suitable for design collaboration and downstream engineering use.
• Identify opportunities to improve modelling efficiency, surface quality, and digital product development workflows.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Quality

• Work closely with styling, product design, mechanical engineering, packaging, CAE, tooling, and manufacturing teams.
• Participate in technical reviews and resolve surface-related design challenges.
• Ensure accuracy, data integrity, and adherence to modelling standards, file-management protocols, and project milestones.
• Evaluate model quality and downstream usability before submitting deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in digital modelling practices and design development processes.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates should possess one or more of the following qualifications from a reputed design institute, engineering college, or recognised technical institution:

• B.Des. / M.Des. in Transportation Design, Automotive Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related discipline.
• B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a relevant engineering specialisation.
• Postgraduate qualification or specialised certification in Digital Modelling, Automotive Surfacing, Transportation Design, or Advanced CAD Modelling.

A strong portfolio demonstrating hands-on automotive Class-A surfacing expertise will be a key consideration.

Experience & Industry Background

Candidates with relevant experience in the following environments will be preferred:

• Automotive OEM design studios and product development centres.
• Electric vehicle manufacturers and mobility technology start-ups.
• Automotive and transportation design consultancies.
• Independent automotive design studios and advanced product development organisations in India or internationally.
• Automotive styling, digital surfacing, and concept-to-production development programmes.

Experience working on two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, or other automotive mobility platforms will be an advantage.

Exposure to both concept-stage design development and production-intent vehicle programmes will be particularly valuable.

• Advanced hands-on proficiency in Autodesk Alias or an equivalent professional automotive surfacing platform.
• Strong understanding of Class-A surface creation, refinement, and quality assessment.
• Knowledge of G0, G1, and G2 surface continuity, as applicable, along with curvature behaviour and reflection analysis.
• Ability to interpret styling sketches and translate them into high-quality 3D surfaces.
• Understanding of automotive styling processes, product development workflows, and engineering integration.
• Awareness of manufacturing feasibility, component interfaces, and relevant tooling constraints.
• Strong spatial visualisation, aesthetic judgement, and attention to detail.
• Sub-D modelling and advanced digital sculpting.
• Familiarity with Rhino, Grasshopper, Blender, and rendering or visualisation tools.
• Exposure to downstream automotive CAD workflows and engineering data exchange.
• Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, including stamping, moulding, and plastics.
• Experience participating in surface-quality reviews, digital design evaluations, and production-readiness assessments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will combine the visual sensitivity of an automotive designer with the technical precision of an experienced surface modeller. They should demonstrate:

• Design excellence: A strong understanding of automotive proportions, styling language, form development, and visual quality.
• Surfacing expertise: The ability to create complex, high-quality surfaces with consistent curvature and reflection characteristics.
• Engineering awareness: An appreciation of manufacturing feasibility and the translation of design concepts into production-ready components.
• Problem-solving: The ability to address complex geometry challenges while balancing design intent and engineering requirements.
• Collaboration: Effective communication and coordination with design, engineering, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Ownership: Accountability for model quality, technical accuracy, delivery timelines, and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability: The ability to work in a dynamic product development environment involving iterative design changes and evolving project requirements.

Candidates should be prepared to present a portfolio demonstrating relevant automotive, transportation, or mobility design work. The portfolio should ideally include:

• Styling sketches or concept references alongside corresponding 3D surface models.
• Examples of Class-A surfacing, curvature continuity, and complex surface transitions.
• Exterior, interior, or component modelling for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, or related mobility products.
• Examples of iterative design refinement and surface-quality improvement.
• Evidence of engineering awareness and production feasibility.
• A clear description of individual contributions, responsibilities, and tools used for each project.