Vehicle Sculpting Intern — Digital & Clay Modeling

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

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Medina, MN seeks a Sculpting Intern to contribute to the creative development of future powersports vehicles.

You will work alongside designers, digital modelers, and engineers to turn concept sketches into digital and physical models within a fast-paced design studio. Ideal candidates are pursuing an AAS, Bachelor's, or Master's in Transportation/Industrial Design or related fields, with a strong portfolio demonstrating clay sculpting and digital modeling.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor's, or Master's in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Model Design, Clay Sculpting, Digital Modeling or Fine Arts.
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Responsibilities

• Collaborate with digital modelers, clay sculptors and designers to translate concepts into digital and physical models.
• Use digital and clay sculpting techniques to develop sketch and production‑representative surfaces.
• Support studio model development with accurate, timely model delivery for reviews and milestones.
• Participate in design reviews and present progress, incorporating feedback.
• Assist with model prep, studio organization, and other sculpting tasks.

Skills

Clay sculpting

Digital modeling

Portfolio

Communication

Onsite work

Education

AAS / Bachelor / Master in Transportation Design or Industrial Design

Clay sculpting portfolio

3D modeling software knowledge

Tools

Alias

Blender

Maya

Rhino

Fusion 360

NX

Gravity Sketch

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Medina, MN seeks a Sculpting Intern to contribute to the creative development of future powersports vehicles.

You will work alongside designers, digital modelers, and engineers to turn concept sketches into digital and physical models within a fast-paced design studio. Ideal candidates are pursuing an AAS, Bachelor's, or Master's in Transportation/Industrial Design or related fields, with a strong portfolio demonstrating clay sculpting and digital modeling.