Digital Sculptor

Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidates is expected to report to the Tech Center in Warren, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role:

Are you interested in being part of one of the most exciting design studios in the world? Based in our Warren, Michigan Design headquarters, where the fusion of Art, Design and Technology come together, General Motors North America has exciting opportunities for digital sculptors. In this role you will execute digital models by developing aesthetic surfaces which meet time and quality requirements as directed by Sculpting Leadership. You will contribute to problem solving by collaborating with design and engineering partners.

You will mentor others in efficient methods for developing models, integrating new technologies, and creating workflows.

What You'll Do:

Exhibit a safety mindset while identifying, taking ownership and resolving safety concerns.

Independently develop high quality surfaces for digital or clay models throughout the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP).

Remain accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results, without compromising the integrity, safety and quality of work.

Support surface releases which meet Design approval, production engineering, and data release requirements.

Adhere to and assist in developing common GM Global Design processes / best practices

Maintain knowledge of current trends in design, technology, production methods and materials.

Mentor others in achieving GVDP modeling standards and technical ability.

Attend appropriate program related meetings as defined by Sculpting Leadership.

Perform accurate assessments of surface quality.

Adhere to corporate data management processes (TeamCenter, SharePoint etc.) and communication systems (timekeeping, email etc.).

Ask for and anticipate customer needs; make all business decisions to support those needs.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Please submit portfolio or work samples by following the instructions below

5+ years of experience using creative digital sculpting tools (Alias, Nx, etc.) to develop surfaces that meet design and engineering specification.

Highly skilled with sketch interpretation/ability to translate design input into 3D models.

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

Strong ability for estimating timing requirements for GVDP model execution.

Demonstrate the ability to solve own and other teams' problems.

Knowledgeable of production/manufacturing processes as applicable to surface development (die pull, draft, parting line, gap, flush, formability, and vehicle packaging / integration requirements).

Proficient in the use of current office software (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.) with ability to create presentations/communication documentation.

Seeks opportunities for innovation by executing on latest ideas and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Ability to lead digital model execution on smaller scope programs if assigned by Sculpting Management.

Demonstrate the courage to make the changes that will improve the organization and help others overcome their resistance to change.

PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for this position, you will need to submit a portfolio in addition to your resume and profile. We strongly recommend linking your online portfolio in the "website" section of the application as we are able to access much larger files that way. If your portfolio is not available online, please follow the instructions below to upload your portfolio as a separate attachment as you did with the resume. Please NO dropbox files or Google docs.

1. Save your portfolio as a pdf document

2. Name your portfolio your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME. Example: Candidate name is John Smith. Portfolio pdf file name is: Smith, John.pdf

3. Upload as an attachment - you may have to condense the file.

DISCLAIMER: The Works included in your Career Portfolio must not be subject to any non-disclosure and/or confidentiality agreement. If the Works in your Career Portfolio are owned by your current or former employer, or by any other Third Party, there must be an express written consent from the Owner allowing the Works to be included in your Career Portfolio for sharing with General Motors (“GM”). By sharing your Career Portfolio, you grant to GM the right to quote, paraphrase, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use all or any portion of the Career Portfolio for purposes of making a hiring determination. By sharing your Career Portfolio, you also agree to release and discharge GM, and its licensees, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that you may have regarding any use of the Career Portfolio, including (but not limited to) any claims based on the right to privacy, the right to publicity, copyright, libel, defamation, or any other right.

Relocation : This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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