Innovative Class-A Vehicle Surface Designer

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Nappanee (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nappanee, IN Surface Designer will develop Class-A exterior and interior surfaces for vehicle programs. You will translate sketches into refined 3D models, create visuals and presentations, and collaborate across design, engineering and production to ensure feasibility and brand quality.

Ideal candidates have strong 2D/3D design skills, advanced visualization and storytelling abilities, and experience with PLM systems and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in industrial design or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience working as a Surface Designer or in a similar role.
• High proficiency in surface modeling tools expected of a professional Surface Designer.
• Experience with visualization tools preferred.
• Experience with PLM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• As a Surface Designer, develop high-quality Class-A surfaces and 3D digital models that reflect design intent, brand identity, and user experience goals
• Translate sketches, concept renderings, and 2D layouts into refined 3D digital forms as a Surface Designer
• Create compelling digital visualizations, renderings, and presentations to communicate ideas effectively
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, suppliers, production teams, and leadership to evolve concepts into production-feasible designs
• Ensure consistency of form language, proportions, and surface quality across vehicle components and touchpoints
• Organize and manage design data within PLM systems to maintain clean structure and workflow efficiency
• Manage multiple design iterations, reviews, and timelines effectively as a Surface Designer
• Produce clear, visually driven documentation and concise design reports
• Participate in design reviews, contributing insights on aesthetics, usability, manufacturability, and overall design quality

Skills

2D/3D design

Visualization & storytelling

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in industrial design

Tools

Surface modeling tools

Visualization tools

PLM systems

Job description

The Nappanee, IN Surface Designer will develop Class-A exterior and interior surfaces for vehicle programs. You will translate sketches into refined 3D models, create visuals and presentations, and collaborate across design, engineering and production to ensure feasibility and brand quality.

Ideal candidates have strong 2D/3D design skills, advanced visualization and storytelling abilities, and experience with PLM systems and design reviews.