CAD Modeler
Santa Monica, California
Contract
Description: The CAD Modeler is responsible for translating design sketches into highly refined virtual 3D models in Autodesk Alias. This position requires a very good surface understanding, creative skills and an eye for car design. This position works actively and closely with exterior, interior, accessories and color and trim teams to develop and execute the proposals of the studio.
CAD modeling - (85%)
• Works as part of a team of exterior designers, interior designers, color and trim designers, and CAD modelers and fabrication modelers.
• Interprets project needs and develops concepts to suit stated purpose of projects.
• Develops surface data based on sketches, renderings, engineering drawings, and also based on own design proposals.
• Is an integral player in solving design and engineering conflicts, theme translation and surfacing problems.
• Provides support for VR and Animation within Volkswagen Design.
Visualization - (10%)
• Develops model data for virtual presentations of vehicles exteriors, interiors and components.
• Prepares and tracks time/project-procedure schedules in coordination with the head of studio.
• Delivers presentations of final results on the scheduled dates.
Project Tracking/Coordination - (5%)
• Organizes and estimates the time to complete projects/assignments.
• Prepares and tracks time/project-procedure schedules in coordination with the head of studio.
• Delivers data on-time for scheduled presentations and technical checks.
Required Experience:
• Bachelors degree in Automotive or Industrial Design or equivalent
• 5+ Years of Modeling & Design Experience
• Advanced level of Autodesk Alias CAD surface modeling. Able to develop water-tight A-class surfacing.
• CAD visualization skills (Alias, VRED, Blender or Unreal Engine)
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle packaging and hard points
Skills:
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.