Digital Modeler

Aquent; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Retirement plan with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an experienced Industrial Design professional to translate bold concepts into production-ready surface models for autonomous mobility products. You will contribute to digital modeling of vehicle and hardware designs with strong emphasis on human-centered design and technical sophistication.

You will join a production-focused Industrial Design team, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing to ensure surfacing meets Class-A standards and packaging constraints while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, transportation design, mechanical engineering, or related technical field.
• 6+ years in product design and engineering with automotive or similar complex product experience.
• Proficiency in industry-standard surfacing software for Class‑A surfacing.
• Experience with advanced 3D modeling techniques including subdivision modeling.
• Understanding of the product design development lifecycle and manufacturability.
• Ability to interpret design input from sketches and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of packaging constraints and engineering criteria.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality surface models communicating design intent from sketches to production surfacing.
• Assess feasibility, surface integrity, and manufacturing considerations; suggest optimizations.
• Deliver precise surface models within project timelines and quality standards.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and presentations of surface models.
• Conduct and support surface quality evaluations.

Skills

Surface modeling

3D modeling

Design for manufacturability

Project management

Rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, transportation design, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

Subdivision modeling

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a visionary company at the forefront of redefining autonomous mobility. This organization is committed to creating groundbreaking products that seamlessly integrate technology with a human-centered approach, setting new standards for the future of transportation. Join us in shaping an innovative product philosophy built around people, cutting-edge technology, and seamless integration.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate individual to join our Industrial Design team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in translating bold design concepts into tangible, production-ready solutions, directly shaping the experience of future mobility products. Your expertise in digital modeling will bring to life innovative vehicle and hardware designs, ensuring every detail reflects a commitment to human-centered design and technical sophistication.

What You’ll Do

• Develop high-quality surface models that clearly communicate design intent across all stages of development, from initial sketches to refined production surfacing.
• Assess design concepts for feasibility, surface integrity, and manufacturing considerations, offering strategic recommendations for optimization.
• Deliver precise surface models within established timelines, adhering to specific quality standards for each project milestone.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and presentations of developed surface models.
• Conduct and support comprehensive surface quality evaluations.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, transportation design, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in product design and engineering, with a strong emphasis on prototype development, advanced design, and production development within the automotive or similar complex product industries.
• Demonstrated proficiency in industry-standard surfacing software and best practices for surface design, from conceptualization to Class‑A surfacing.
• Experience with advanced 3D modeling techniques, including subdivision modeling.
• Comprehensive understanding of the product design development lifecycle.
• Solid grasp of component design principles for manufacturability.
• Ability to confidently interpret design input from sketches and verbal instructions.
• Proficiency in working with engineering criteria and packaging constraints.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
• Demonstrated adaptability and effectiveness in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of advanced parametric modeling software.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

• Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.
• We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.
• More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.