Digital Sculptor (All levels)

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,500 - 311,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a CAD Sculptor on the Industrial Design Team to convert concepts into high-fidelity digital surface models and production-ready data.

You will interpret design intent with Autodesk Alias, collaborating closely with mechanical engineering, packaging, tooling, and artists to drive multiple concepts to final surfaces for tooling. You will contribute to renderings, appearance modeling, and production surfaces while maintaining a fast pace and strong problem-solving skills in a

Qualifications

• Degree in industrial design, digital design, model making, product design, or related field.
• Graduate with advanced surface modeling skills.
• An understanding of solid modeling CAD programs.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality digital 3D surface models for the industrial design and product development process.
• Interpret and define the design intent using Autodesk Alias while collaborating with engineering and tooling teams.
• Develop product concepts, detailed appearance models, renderings, and production surfaces for tooling and manufacturing.

Skills

Advanced surface modeling

Solid modeling CAD knowledge

NURBS modeling familiarity

Education

Degree in industrial design, digital design, model making, product design, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Alias

Rhino

Job description

Digital sculptors on the Apple Industrial Design Team take projects from concept models to final production surfaces and are responsible for the production data sets. We are a group of imaginative, problem solving, creative people always looking to hone the craft of sculpting. We work hand in hand with Industrial Designers and partner closely with engineers, artists, model makers and vendors. A culture of technical excellence, learning and growth is fostered by a diverse and close knit team that has fun working side by side with the designers in the Apple Design Team. The sculpting team is crucial to the design and development of all current and future Apple products.

Description

The CAD sculptor creates high-quality digital 3D surface models used in the industrial design and product development process. Responsibilities include interpreting and defining the design intent of the industrial designer using Autodesk Alias software, while directly collaborating with mechanical engineering, packaging, and tooling teams. 3D data is used to develop numerous product concepts, detailed appearance models, high-quality renderings, and production level surfaces used in tooling for manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in industrial design, digital design, model making, product design, or related field
• Graduate with advanced surface modeling skills
• An understanding of solid modeling CAD programs

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong passion and enthusiasm for pursuing a lasting career in the craft of 3D modeling.
• Proficiency in NURBS modeling is preferred (i.e. Alias, Rhino, etc.), as is the ability to go beyond the limitations of software tools and manually manipulate or refine surfaces
• Must enjoy working at a fast pace and possess perseverance, excellent problem solving, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Any level modeler is encouraged to apply

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,500 and $311,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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