Concept Surface Designer

Daimler Truck North America•Portland, OR

6d•$95,000 - $121,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role Be a Game-Changer in the Design Center at DTNA! We push for design excellence in all that we do and are driven by four core values: Respect, Pioneering, Tenacity & Excellence. Fostering an environment of genuine trust, inclusivity and belonging is paramount to how we operate. Our commitment to innovation and progressive design expression results in products that the customers and operators love. As a Concept Surface Designer (L6), you will bring your creative expertise and passion for form development to this high performance team and be at the forefront of exciting projects that shape the future of the trucking industry. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $95,000 – $121,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. What You Drive at DTNA Actively contribute to strategic projects that drive the future of our brands with your own design proposals Lead the development of creative concept surface proposals for future vehicle projects, using 3D surface tools Translate technical digital inputs and packaging restriction data to ensure alignment with design vision and production feasibility Collaborate with the Chief Designer and cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, drive project milestones, and deliver mature design intent input to the other support teams Solve complex design challenges through close collaboration with Surfacing, Modeling and Engineering teams, ensuring seamless integration of aesthetic and technical requirements Champion continuous improvement in the creation of design input, mentor junior design team members, and pioneer initiatives that enhance studio capabilities Manage the creation of the Color Material & Finish documentation for projects, work with suppliers to develop the intended material path and coordinate the storage of the material samples

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation or Automotive Design.
2–4 years of relevant experience in concept surface modeling for an automotive design studio
Proficiency in Alias, Blender, Photoshop and Illustrator
Experience with creation of your own design concepts and digital modeling processes, which includes creating 3D-printed components, validating designs in virtual reality, and visualization
Advanced knowledge of design-to-production workflows and the ability to integrate engineering feedback into concept surface development
Proven ability to work independently within established design processes to solve complex concept surface and creative design challenges
Strong communicator with a talent for verbalizing design intent to other engineering partners and executive management
Experience providing informal guidance to junior team members and contributing to continuous improvement in design development creative production
Passion for design, craftsmanship, and innovation in the transportation industry
Attached pdf of your latest work samples or link to a website

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating across international teams and contributing to cross-brand design initiatives

Responsibilities

Actively contribute to strategic projects that drive the future of our brands with your own design proposals
Lead the development of creative concept surface proposals for future vehicle projects, using 3D surface tools
Translate technical digital inputs and packaging restriction data to ensure alignment with design vision and production feasibility
Collaborate with the Chief Designer and cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, drive project milestones, and deliver mature design intent input to the other support teams
Solve complex design challenges through close collaboration with Surfacing, Modeling and Engineering teams, ensuring seamless integration of aesthetic and technical requirements
Champion continuous improvement in the creation of design input, mentor junior design team members, and pioneer initiatives that enhance studio capabilities
Manage the creation of the Color Material & Finish documentation for projects, work with suppliers to develop the intended material path and coordinate the storage of the material samples

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans