Lead Digital Design Modeler — Hybrid (Automotive)

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft in Santa Monica is seeking a Lead Digital Design Modeler for a limited-term assignment ending in December 2026. The role focuses on converting complex sketches into accurate virtual models, maintaining data quality, and delivering manufacturing-ready files for BMW standards.

You will collaborate with designers and engineers to iterate designs in a fast-paced, multinational environment while applying Autodesk Alias, Maya, or similar tools to produce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts or equivalent required.
• Specialized training in digital design modeling desired.
• Minimum 10 years of direct experience as a Digital Design Modeler in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Convert sketches, tapes, and plans into accurate virtual 3D models using industry 3D modeling software.
• Ensure high quality of digital modeling data with quality checks.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and leadership to iterate designs and meet client deliverables.
• Produce manufacturing-ready data for 3D part fabrication with BMW tolerance standards.
• Lead CAS projects and support other Digital Design Modelers.

Skills

Strong verbal and written

Organizational skills

Interpreting drawings

Digital design modeling

BMW tolerance standards

Digital rendering

Design iteration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Vocational/Specialized Training in Digital Design Modeler

10 years of prior work experience as Digital Design Modeler in automotive industry

Tools

Autodesk Alias

C4D

Maya

Job description

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft in Santa Monica is seeking a Lead Digital Design Modeler for a limited-term assignment ending in December 2026. The role focuses on converting complex sketches into accurate virtual models, maintaining data quality, and delivering manufacturing-ready files for BMW standards.

You will collaborate with designers and engineers to iterate designs in a fast-paced, multinational environment while applying Autodesk Alias, Maya, or similar tools to produce