Digital Modeller

Digital Sculptor

Are you a creative design individual looking to contribute to an ambitious, forward-thinking tech-driven studio? At General Motors Europe, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity, design and cutting-edge technology across multiple brand studios to push the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive design. General Motors' Creative Design is looking for a Digital Modeler to create digital models by developing aesthetic surfaces which meet time and quality requirements as directed for assigned programs. You will contribute to the creation of new modeling practices and procedures with occasional demonstrations. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop surfaces for physical or digital models throughout the GVDP
• Support studio personnel in the development of solutions to engineering and design challenges
• Support surface releases which meet Design approval, production engineering, and data release requirements
• Comprehend program timelines and all related model quality requirements
• Adhere to common GM Global Design processes / best practices
• Occasional mentoring others in achieving GVDP modeling standards and technical ability
• Perform assessment of surface quality
• Adhere to corporate data management processes (TeamCenter, SharePoint etc.) and communication systems (timekeeping, email etc.)
• Ask for and anticipate customer needs; make all business decisions to support those needs

Additional Job Description Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the courage to make the changes that will improve the organization, and helps others overcome their resistance to change
• Knowledge of the Design Process in a Design Studio Environment
• 4+ years of Digital modelling experience in an Automotive OEM or Large Consultancy using Autodesk Alias, with experience of both Sub Divisional modelling and Nurbs modelling.
• Experience in the creation of both Vehicle Exterior and Interior Digital models
• Strong Organisational and Communication Skills
• High level of creative proficiency
• Strong sketch interpretation skills and ability to translate Design input into 3D models
• Ability to successfully incorporate engineering criteria into a design theme
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Functional knowledge in the use of current office software (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
• Nurbs modelling experience using Alias Soft modelling/poly modelling experience for soft trimmed parts using SUB-D/Blender or similar on interiors is desirable but not essential.
• Seeks opportunities for innovation by executing on the latest ideas, a thirst for exploring and integrating new tools and technologies and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Education and/or Training

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Design/Transport Design/Product Design/3D/Animation or equivalent experience

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

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We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about: Our Company Our Culture How we hire Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility. Explore our global locations We are determined to lead change for the world through technology, ingenuity and harnessing the creativity of our diverse team. Join us to help lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all by becoming a member of GM’s Talent Community (beamery.com). As a part of our Talent Community, you will receive updates about GM, open roles, career insights and more.

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