Digital Surface Sculptor

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI seeks a Design Sculptor - Digital to develop high-quality digital surfaces and deliver across design and engineering milestones. You will translate 2D sketches into refined 3D surfaces, align with engineering requirements, and advance digital workflows in a fast-paced studio.

The role requires 5+ years of digital modeling in a design studio, proficiency with Alias/VRED/HMD, and strong collaboration across design, engineering, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of digital modeling or sculpting experience in a design studio.
• Proficiency with digital sculpting tools such as Alias, VRED, HMD, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to translate 2D sketches and design intent into refined 3D digital surfaces.
• Strong understanding of digital surface development with the ability to integrate engineering/manufacturing requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to meet GVDP requirements and work under compressed timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality aesthetic digital surfaces that meet Design intent, engineering requirements, and GVDP quality standards.
• Execute digital models to program timelines while ensuring surface integrity, quality, and data readiness for release activities.
• Collaborate with Design and Engineering stakeholders to resolve aesthetic and technical challenges and support effective 3D solutions.
• Support surface releases that meet Design approval, production engineering requirements, and data release standards.
• Participate in peer reviews and surface assessments, providing constructive feedback that improves model quality and execution.
• Contribute to the development of digital sculpting workflows, modeling standards, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance studio capability.
• Reinforce studio data management standards and corporate systems, including Teamcenter, SharePoint, and other communication tools.

Skills

Digital modeling

Sculpting

Alias

VRED

HMD

3D workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design/Industrial Design/Transportation Design or related field

Tools

Alias

VRED

HMD

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI seeks a Design Sculptor - Digital to develop high-quality digital surfaces and deliver across design and engineering milestones. You will translate 2D sketches into refined 3D surfaces, align with engineering requirements, and advance digital workflows in a fast-paced studio.

The role requires 5+ years of digital modeling in a design studio, proficiency with Alias/VRED/HMD, and strong collaboration across design, engineering, and production teams.