Clay Sculpting Intern

Polaris Inc. • Medina, MN

9d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE. Job Summary: As a Clay Sculpting Intern you will play an integral role in the creative development process for future powersports vehicles. This internship offers hands-on experience in a collaborative studio environment, where you will work alongside Design, Sculpting, and Engineering teams to bring innovative concepts to life.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in one of the followings areas: Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, Sculpture or Ceramics.
• Demonstrates basic clay modeling skills and creativity in a curated portfolio.
• Understands essential design and sculpting principles, along with fundamental 3D form development.
• Strong interest in vehicle and industrial design with a passion for craftsmanship.
• Competent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Able to work onsite full-time, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with designers, sculptors, and engineers to interpret concept sketches and translate them into full-size clay models that represent upcoming vehicle themes and design directions.
• Utilize both traditional and emerging clay sculpting techniques to create sketch clay models as well as accurate, high-quality models that reflect design intent and meet engineering requirements.
• Assist with general sculpting assignments, ensuring precision, consistency, and timely delivery of models for design reviews and development milestones.
• Participate in design reviews, communicate progress effectively, and incorporate feedback to refine models.

Benefits

• Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
• At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
• In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
• Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.
• Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern