Automotive Surface Design Engineer: Class-A & Visualization

Sigil Partners; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigil Partners seeks a Surface Design Engineer to drive exterior and interior vehicle surface development, translating design intent into high-quality digital surfaces.

The role requires mastery of Autodesk Alias, strong 2D/3D design skills, and collaboration with designers, engineers, suppliers, and leadership to deliver production-feasible designs while maintaining aesthetic integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of surface design experience in automotive or related industries.
• High proficiency in Autodesk Alias for surface modeling.
• Experience with Autodesk VRED or similar visualization tools.
• Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality Class-A surfaces and 3D digital models that embody design intent, brand identity, 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 clearly 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, ensuring clean structure, traceability, and efficient workflow.
• 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

Autodesk Alias

3D Surface Modeling

Visual storytelling

Presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Design intent

Tools

Autodesk Alias

Autodesk VRED

Teamcenter

Job description

Sigil Partners seeks a Surface Design Engineer to drive exterior and interior vehicle surface development, translating design intent into high-quality digital surfaces.

The role requires mastery of Autodesk Alias, strong 2D/3D design skills, and collaboration with designers, engineers, suppliers, and leadership to deliver production-feasible designs while maintaining aesthetic integrity.