Powersports Vehicle Sculpting Intern

Dolmen; Medina (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Sculpting Intern to help develop future powersports vehicles through digital and clay sculpting.

You will work with designers, digital modelers, and engineers to transform sketches into models—both digital and physical—while meeting design and manufacturing requirements. The position requires ongoing study in Transportation/Industrial Design or related fields, plus a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating clay sculpting and digital modeling skills (PDF required).
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a design field as stated above.
• Understanding of design principles, surface development and 3D form creation.
• Experience with listed 3D modeling tools or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, digital modelers and engineers to translate concepts into digital and physical models.
• Develop sketch and production-representative surfaces while considering engineering constraints.
• Ensure model accuracy, craftsmanship and timely delivery for reviews and milestones.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to refine models.
• Assist with model prep, studio organization and related sculpting activities.

Skills

Clay sculpting

Digital modeling

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) / Bachelor's / Master's in Transportation Design or Industrial Design or related fields

Tools

Alias

Blender

Gravity Sketch

Maya

Rhino

Fusion 360

NX

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Sculpting Intern to help develop future powersports vehicles through digital and clay sculpting.

You will work with designers, digital modelers, and engineers to transform sketches into models—both digital and physical—while meeting design and manufacturing requirements. The position requires ongoing study in Transportation/Industrial Design or related fields, plus a strong portfolio.