Digital Modeler

Ford • 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 design team. The role develops high-fidelity digital models of vehicle interiors and exteriors that accurately capture and communicate design intent. The Digital Modeler contributes to digital model builds, selects effective tools and techniques to support accurate execution within studio timelines and constraints, and applies technical expertise in surface development and digital modeling. The position also involves translating technical data, coordinating with multiple departments and personnel, and building effective working relationships throughout the design team. The position is hybrid and requires being onsite four or more days per week. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is available.

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 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 skills, including troubleshooting difficult situations and managing critical timing schedules.
• Adaptability to change, openness to unknown elements, 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 digital models of vehicle interiors and exteriors to communicate design intent in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with digital model builds and select appropriate tools and techniques for accurate execution within studio timelines and constraints.
• Apply technical expertise 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.
• Work as project demands require.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

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