Alias Digital Sculptor - Automotive Exterior Surfaces

Toyota North America; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Calty Design Research, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks an expert Alias Digital Sculptor to develop exterior surfaces of vehicles using Alias NURBS, with Sub-D modeling familiarity. You will work closely with automotive designers to translate 2D concepts into production-ready 3D surfaces.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience with Alias and a strong eye for automotive aesthetics, detail, and deadlines, with a passion for innovative design in a collaborative studio setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Transportation Design.
• 7+ years using Alias to create digital automotive exterior surfaces.
• Ability to translate 2D sketches to 3D exterior surfaces with aesthetic sensibility.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with Sub-D modeling and polygon modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop high-quality exterior surfaces from 2D renderings and 3D concept data (Sub-D, Blender).
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to refine models per design direction changes.
• Manage deliverables and project timelines to produce production-level exterior surfaces.

Skills

Alias digital sculpting

Exterior surface modeling

Collaboration with design/engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial or Transportation Design

Tools

Alias

Sub-D modeling

Blender

Job description

Toyota Calty Design Research, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks an expert Alias Digital Sculptor to develop exterior surfaces of vehicles using Alias NURBS, with Sub-D modeling familiarity. You will work closely with automotive designers to translate 2D concepts into production-ready 3D surfaces.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience with Alias and a strong eye for automotive aesthetics, detail, and deadlines, with a passion for innovative design in a collaborative studio setting.