Digital Modeler

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a 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 modeler assists with digital builds, selects appropriate tools and techniques to meet project timelines and constraints, and applies strong surface-development expertise. The position requires collaboration across departments and with all levels of the design team to translate technical data and support shared project goals. The position is hybrid, with a requirement to work 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.
• Ability to develop finished 3D digital designs to specification using modeling software and tools.
• Knowledge of Adobe software and standard office software, including 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 and troubleshooting ability, including managing critical timing schedules.
• Adaptability to changing conditions, willingness to learn new skills, and ability to adjust goals.
• Strong leadership qualities, excellent work ethic, verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to inspire and embody Ford+ values.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Proven 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 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 unknown elements, willingness to acquire new skills, and ability to adjust goals.
• Strong leadership qualities, excellent work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, and 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 communicate design intent in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with digital model builds and select effective tools and techniques for accurate execution within studio timelines and constraints.
• Apply technical aptitude and competency in surface development and digital modeling techniques.
• Collect, coordinate, collaborate on, and translate technical data for multiple departments and personnel.
• Interface 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