Senior Automotive Visualization Lead

RiseMe; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums covered

Disability & life insurance paid

Generous PTO

Global environment

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Kia Design Center America (KDCA) is seeking a Chief Class-A Digital Modeler for DSO/CAD model development. This role leads visual design from ideation to final renderings, supporting cross-functional teams and overseas partners to communicate KDCA’s design vision across media.

Applicants should have 3–5+ years in automotive exterior/interior model visualization and strong skills in Alias, VRED, Blender, Unreal Engine, and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in automotive Exterior and Interior model visualization.
• Strong visualization tool skills and data management capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate design intent clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual design work from ideation to mock-ups and implementation.
• Develop and maintain a coordinated database for projects.
• Incorporate technical attributes and program requirements with design vision.
• Support workload distribution within Design and CAS teams.
• Create photo-realistic renderings and animations across digital and print mediums.

Skills

Autodesk Alias visualization

VRED

Blender

Unreal Engine

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Data management

Cross-functional teamwork

Project milestones

Vehicle construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Alias

VRED

Blender

Unreal Engine

Premiere Pro

AfterEffects

Photoshop

Catia

Job description

Kia Design Center America (KDCA) is seeking a Chief Class-A Digital Modeler for DSO/CAD model development. This role leads visual design from ideation to final renderings, supporting cross-functional teams and overseas partners to communicate KDCA’s design vision across media.

Applicants should have 3–5+ years in automotive exterior/interior model visualization and strong skills in Alias, VRED, Blender, Unreal Engine, and Photoshop.