Digital Modeler

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

2d • $74,300 - $144,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Modeler to join its fast-paced Ford Design team. The role develops high-fidelity interior and exterior digital models that accurately capture and communicate design intent. The Digital Modeler assists with digital model builds, selects tools and techniques suited to accurate execution within project timelines and constraints, and applies strong technical knowledge of surface development. The role also involves translating technical data, coordinating with multiple departments and personnel, and building relationships across the design team to achieve project goals. Candidates should be willing to work as project demands require. The position is hybrid and requires being onsite four or more days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation or Industrial Design.
• Proficiency in 3D digital modeling.
• One year of industry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to deliver finished 3D digital designs to specification using software such as Alias, Rhino, Blender, Gravity Sketch, AI, and other modeling tools.
• Knowledge of the Adobe Suite and standard office software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with digital setups, values, and procedures for delivering surface data quickly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation, including prints, engineering sections, hip zones, hard points, draft angles, part breakups, die lock conditions, and verification points.
• Strong problem-solving ability, including troubleshooting difficult situations and managing critical timing schedules.
• Adaptability to constant change, comfort with uncertainty, willingness to learn new skills, and ability to adjust goals.
• Strong leadership qualities, excellent work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a positive attitude, and an approachable demeanor.
• Ability to inspire and embody Ford+ values.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity interior and exterior digital models that effectively communicate design intent in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with digital model builds and select effective tools and techniques for accurate execution within studio timing and constraints.
• Apply technical aptitude and competency in surface development and digital modeling techniques.
• Use Alias, Rhino, Blender, Gravity Sketch, Adobe Studio, and standard office software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Collect, coordinate, collaborate on, and translate technical data for multiple departments and personnel.
• Interface effectively with all levels of the design team and foster working relationships to achieve project goals.
• Be willing to work as project demands require.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

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