3D Surface Designer – Vehicle Exteriors & Interiors

Winnebago Industries, Inc.; Nappanee (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmar Corporation, part of Winnebago Industries, seeks a highly creative Surface Designer to drive exterior and interior vehicle surface development. You will shape visuals and translate design intent into high-quality digital surfaces for RVs, motor coaches, and related vehicles.

The role requires strong 2D/3D design skills, expertise in Alias, Onshape, and PLM systems, plus the ability to present ideas through renderings and reports and to collaborate across design, engineering, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of surface design experience in automotive, heavy truck, RV, or related industries.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Alias for surface modeling.
• Experience with VRED or similar visualization tools preferred.
• Familiarity with PLM systems like Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality Class-A surfaces and 3D models that embody design intent and user experience goals.
• Translate sketches, concept renderings, and 2D layouts into refined 3D digital forms using Autodesk Alias.
• Create compelling digital visualizations, renderings, and presentations to communicate design ideas to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, suppliers, production teams, and leadership to evolve concepts into production-feasible designs while maintaining design integrity.
• Ensure consistency of form language, proportions, and surface quality across vehicle components including exteriors, interiors, and key touchpoints.
• Utilize Teamcenter PLM to organize and manage design data with clear structure and traceability.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time planning skills to manage multiple design iterations, reviews, and project timelines effectively.
• Produce clear, visually driven design documentation and concise reports to communicate progress, rationale, and decision-making.
• Participate actively in design reviews, contributing insights on aesthetics, usability, manufacturability, and overall design quality.

Skills

2D/3D design

Surface design

Visualization storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Experience in automotive design

Tools

Autodesk Alias

Onshape

Teamcenter

Autodesk VRED

Job description

Newmar Corporation, part of Winnebago Industries, seeks a highly creative Surface Designer to drive exterior and interior vehicle surface development. You will shape visuals and translate design intent into high-quality digital surfaces for RVs, motor coaches, and related vehicles.

The role requires strong 2D/3D design skills, expertise in Alias, Onshape, and PLM systems, plus the ability to present ideas through renderings and reports and to collaborate across design, engineering, and