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General Motors

Production Digital Sculptor

Warren, MI · On-site

As a Production Technical Sculptor - Digital, you will lead the development of high-quality digital surfaces that translate vehicle design intent into production-feasible solutions. You will serve as ...

General Motors

Production Digital Sculptor

Warren, MI · On-site

As a Production Technical Sculptor - Digital, you will lead the development of high-quality digital surfaces that translate vehicle design intent into production-feasible solutions. You will serve as ...

Apple

Digital Sculptor (All levels)

Cupertino, CA · On-site

Digital sculptors on the Apple Industrial Design Team take projects from concept models to final production surfaces and are responsible for the production data sets. We are a group of imaginative ...

PACCAR

Senior Digital Sculptor

Renton, WA · On-site

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is hiring Senior Digital Sculptor to join our team in Renton, Washington . Company Information PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is ...

PACCAR

Senior Digital Sculptor

Renton, WA · On-site

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is hiring Senior Digital Sculptor to join our team in Renton, Washington . Company Information PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is ...

PACCAR

Senior Digital Sculptor

Renton, WA

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is hiring Senior Digital Sculptor to join our team in Renton, Washington . Company Information PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is ...

Apple

Digital Sculptor (All levels)

Cupertino, CA

$184K - $324K/yr

Digital sculptors on the Apple Industrial Design Team take projects from concept models to final production surfaces and are responsible for the production data sets. We are a group of imaginative ...

Oura

Staff Digital Sculptor

San Francisco, CA

We're looking for a talented and passionate Staff Digital Sculptor to join our forward-thinking team. In this role, you'll play a key part in bringing next-generation hardware designs to life ...

Kelly Services

Digital Sculptor

Dearborn, MI · Hybrid

$125K/yr

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly ® team as a Design Engineer to work at a premier manufacturing client in Dearborn, MI. We're here every step of ...

Ōura

Staff Digital Sculptor

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

We're looking for a talented and passionate Staff Digital Sculptor to join our forward-thinking team. In this role, you'll play a key part in bringing next-generation hardware designs to life ...

General Motors

Design Sculptor - Digital

Warren, MI · On-site

$127K/yr

The Design Sculptor - Digital is responsible for developing high-quality digital surfaces that bring advanced design concepts to life. In this role, you will execute digital models across multiple ...

General Motors

Design Sculptor - Digital

Warren, MI · On-site

$127K/yr

The Design Sculptor - Digital is responsible for developing high-quality digital surfaces that bring advanced design concepts to life. In this role, you will execute digital models across multiple ...

General Motors

Design Sculptor - Digital

Warren, MI · On-site

$127K/yr

As a Design Sculptor - Digital, you will develop high-quality digital surfaces that translate vehicle design intent into production-feasible solutions. You will collaborate with designers, engineers ...

General Motors

Design Sculptor - Digital

Warren, MI · On-site

$127K/yr

As a Design Sculptor - Digital, you will develop high-quality digital surfaces that translate vehicle design intent into production-feasible solutions. You will collaborate with designers, engineers ...

General Motors

Technical Sculptor

Warren, MI · Hybrid

Executes clay or digital models by developing aesthetic surfaces that meet time and quality requirements as directed by Sculpting Leadership. Contributes to problem solving by collaborating with ...

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A Digital Sculptor creates high-quality 3D models using specialized software like ZBrush or Blender. They focus on shaping detailed assets for industries such as film, gaming, product design, and 3D printing. Unlike traditional modeling, digital sculpting allows for complex organic forms and intricate details. Digital Sculptors work closely with concept artists and 3D modelers to ensure accuracy and artistic quality. Their work is essential in bringing characters, creatures, and props to life in digital environments.

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To thrive as a Digital Sculptor, you need strong artistic ability, advanced understanding of 3D modeling, and experience in digital art or related fields. Proficiency in industry-standard sculpting software like ZBrush, Blender, and Maya, along with a solid digital portfolio, is highly valued; certifications in related tools can be advantageous. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and effective time management are crucial soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and meeting project deadlines. These abilities are essential to produce high-quality digital models that meet creative and technical requirements in advertising, film, gaming, or product design.

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Production Digital Sculptor

General Motors

Warren, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Based on 307 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description
As a Production Technical Sculptor - Digital, you will lead the development of high-quality digital surfaces that translate vehicle design intent into production-feasible solutions. You will serve as a senior technical resource across vehicle programs, partnering with design, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams. This role combines advanced digital sculpting, surface quality, technical problem-solving, and program leadership to support accelerated vehicle development. You will influence technical direction, resolve complex issues, and advance efficient methods and workflows for the sculpting organization.
What You'll Do
  • Lead the development and refinement of NURBS for complex vehicle interior and exterior components.

  • Translate design themes, sketches, and engineering requirements into accurate, production-feasible digital surfaces.

  • Evaluate surface quality, continuity, highlights, and feasibility; provide technical direction on complex surface issues.

  • Lead collaboration with design, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve surface and integration issues.

  • Own surface development data and releases for reviews, development milestones, and downstream processes.

  • Communicate technical recommendations, risks, timing, and tradeoffs to program stakeholders and Sculpting Leadership.

  • Mentor sculptors, support program execution, and advance GM Global Design standards, best practices, technologies, and workflows.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in transportation design, industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

  • 5 or more years of experience in automotive digital sculpting, surface development, or a related discipline.

  • Advanced proficiency with Alias, NX, or comparable NURBS-based digital modeling tools.

  • Advanced knowledge of surface evaluation, design intent interpretation, production feasibility, and surface quality standards.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical problem-solving and deliver work to accelerated program milestones.

  • Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences.

  • Ability to mentor others and lead program execution when assigned by Sculpting Leadership.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience developing automotive interior or exterior surfaces through production.

  • Experience with Teamcenter or comparable product data management systems.

  • Knowledge of automotive product development processes, GVDP modeling standards, surface quality standards, and manufacturing considerations.

  • Experience leading multiple vehicle programs or implementing modeling processes, technical best practices, workflows, or new digital sculpting technologies.

About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

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Transportation equipment manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1908

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