Digital Sculptor (Alias)

CAL CALTY Design Research, Inc Company; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calty Design Research, Inc. in Ann Arbor, Michigan, seeks an expert Alias Digital Sculptor to create production-ready exterior surfaces for automotive concepts using Alias NURBS. You will collaborate with designers to translate 2D renderings into accurate 3D models.

We value strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and a portfolio that showcases full-body exterior surfaces. The role requires 7+ years of Alias experience and a relevant design degree, with collaboration across teams in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Transportation Design is required.
• 7+ years' experience using Alias to create digital models of automotive exterior surfaces.
• Portfolio showing full-body automotive exterior surfaces is required.
• Strong eye for proportion, aesthetics, and design language.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality exterior surfaces from 2D concepts and 3D data.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to refine models per design direction.
• Manage deliverables and timelines for production-ready surfaces.

Skills

3D modeling

Exterior surface design

Attention to detail

Portfolio readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Transportation Design

Tools

Alias

Job description

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. Calty Design Research, Inc. is part of Toyota's global design network and contributes innovative design concepts for a diverse vehicle and mobility lineup. Calty's primary goal is to research market trends and create innovative vehicle and mobility designs that reflect US tastes as well as other global markets. We participate in a variety of project activities, including experimental concepts, advanced, competition and production design for the Toyota and Lexus brands. These design solutions are often shared and developed in collaboration with other Toyota design, planning, engineering and manufacturing groups in Japan and the US. Our goal at Calty is to bring passion and creativity to every aspect of our design work. We invite you to explore career opportunities at Calty and a chance to be a part of our exciting journey.

Who We're Looking For

We are currently seeking an expert level Alias Digital Sculptor for our Production Design Studio located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This position is responsible for working closely with automotive designers to develop primarily 3D EXTERIOR surfaces of vehicles using Alias NURBS with familiarity in Sub-D modeling.

What You'll Be Doing

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

What You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Transportation Design;
• 7+ years' experience using Alias to create digital models of automotive exterior surfaces;
• Talent and ability to develop 2D automotive exterior sketch to 3D digital surface applying aesthetic and design sensibility;
• Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Familiarity with Sub-D modeling and polygon modeling ability a plus.
• Portfolio which includes whole body (not components) automotive exterior surface samples is required for consideration.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Career Possibilities

Career Possibilities: Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we're empowered to forge our own paths - to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people's lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let's start our impossible, together.

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