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Hard Surface Modeler Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Floor & Decor

Designer

Saint Paul, MN

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus * Proficient in basic mathematical skills * Must be ... Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices ...

Floor & Decor

Designer

Saint Paul, MN

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus * Proficient in basic mathematical skills * Must be ... Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices ...

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Designer

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus * Proficient in basic mathematical skills * Must be ... Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices ...

Floor & Décor

Designer

Woodbury, MN

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus * Proficient in basic mathematical skills * Must be ... Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices ...

Floor & Décor

Designer

Woodbury, MN

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus * Proficient in basic mathematical skills * Must be ... Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices ...

Floor & Décor

Designer

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus * Proficient in basic mathematical skills * Must be ... Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices ...

Floor & Décor

Designer

Apple Valley, MN · On-site

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus * Proficient in basic mathematical skills * Must be ... Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices ...

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Designer

Apple Valley, MN · On-site

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus * Proficient in basic mathematical skills * Must be ... Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices ...

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Designer

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus * Proficient in basic mathematical skills * Must be ... Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices ...

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Designer

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$17.40 - $23.40/hr

Knowledge of hard surface flooring is a plus * Proficient in basic mathematical skills * Must be ... Enthusiastically support all company initiatives and goals by modeling and coaching best practices ...

Tractor Supply Company

Team Leader

Waconia, MN · On-site

In the updated operating model, Team Leaders are expected to be top selling Team Members and have ... Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and ...

Tractor Supply Company

Assistant Manager

Cloquet, MN · On-site

In the updated store operating model, Assistant Store Manager responsibilities align to store ... Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and ...

Tractor Supply Company

Team Leader

Dilworth, MN · On-site

In the updated operating model, Team Leaders are expected to be top selling Team Members and have ... Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and ...

Tractor Supply Company

Team Leader

Waconia, MN · On-site

In the updated operating model, Team Leaders are expected to be top selling Team Members and have ... Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and ...

Tractor Supply Company

Assistant Manager

Cloquet, MN

In the updated store operating model, Assistant Store Manager responsibilities align to store ... Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and ...

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Tractor Supply Company

Team Leader

Dilworth, MN

In the updated operating model, Team Leaders are expected to be top selling Team Members and have ... Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and ...

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How much do hard surface modeler jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for hard surface modeler in Minnesota is $95,166.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,100.00 and $102,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hard surface modeler?

To thrive as a Hard Surface Modeler, you need strong 3D modeling skills, a keen eye for detail, and a solid understanding of form, proportion, and structure, typically supported by a degree in 3D art, game design, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, and experience with rendering engines or CAD tools are generally expected. Collaboration, creative problem-solving, and clear communication are valuable soft skills for working with art directors and interdisciplinary teams. These abilities ensure the creation of high-quality, precise models that meet project specifications and integrate smoothly within larger production pipelines.

What does a hard surface modeler do?

A typical workflow for a Hard Surface Modeler begins with interpreting concept art and technical references to create accurate block-outs, followed by detailed 3D modeling using industry-standard software. You may iterate with art leads and other team members to refine assets for visual quality and technical constraints, often optimizing models for animation or real-time engines. Hard Surface Modelers regularly collaborate with texture artists, riggers, and engineers to ensure models integrate well into the final product. The role often involves both independent work and collaborative review sessions, balancing creative input and production deadlines. This workflow allows modelers to contribute essential assets for games, films, or industrial visualizations while developing both technical and artistic skills.

What is a hard surface modeler?

A Hard Surface Modeler is a 3D artist who specializes in creating rigid, non-organic models such as vehicles, weapons, machinery, and architectural elements for films, games, and other digital media. They focus on creating clean, precise geometry with attention to detail, ensuring models meet technical and artistic requirements. Using software like Maya, Blender, or ZBrush, they often work closely with concept artists and texture artists to bring hard surface assets to life.

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Senior Engineer - Surface Chemist

Seagate Technology

Bloomington, MN • On-site

$92K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Seagate Technology rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

About our group:
At Seagate our mission is to build the world's best data storage devices. The Advanced Transducer Development group is a global R&D organization that develops new recording head technologies to advance areal density and enable Seagate's HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 4 year+ product roadmap. Our process team uses state-of-the-art wafer fabrication tools and cleanroom facilities to innovate and deliver leading-edge writers and read sensors. With an emphasis on proving feasibility of new devices, processes and materials, we help build Seagate's future time-to-market leadership. If you are excited by innovative technology development, are naturally creative, and passionate about seeing ideas come to life then this could be a perfect fit to your research and development career.
About the role - you will:
  • Develop novel, robust, and manufacturable chemical processing methods to integrate novel metal and dielectric thin film structures into nanometer-scale head devices
  • Investigate wet etch, surface preparation, and interface chemical processing techniques to engineer robust metal-dielectric interfaces and ensure stable and predictable operation of new materials under device operating conditions
  • Perform chemical, materials, and surface characterization to understand reaction mechanisms, adhesion behavior, device compatibility, and performance
  • Collaborate with unit process owners (lithography, deposition, etch, wet process, metrology) to achieve prototype device wafer build flows capable of meeting design intent
  • Help assess the impact of new chemical processes on downstream head performance
  • Partner with wafer capital equipment suppliers to define hardware paths needed for novel chemical processing and surface characterization capability and manufacturability
  • Participate in technology transfers to the product development engineering team
  • Contribute to Seagate's IP portfolio in the form of invention disclosures, patents, trade secrets, peer-reviewed journal articles, and/or white papers

About you:
  • You are self-motivated, intellectually curious, able to work independently and have a strong attention to detail
  • You are an honest and respectful team player, capable of working in strong partnership with a diverse global group of engineers and technicians
  • You are a well-organized multitasker, able to balance day-to-day wafer processing needs with longer-term development work
  • You maintain thorough documentation of results and can clearly present and discuss them with other staff members in engineering and management forums
  • You have a track record of innovation and regularly use outside sources (journals, patents, university projects and conferences) to inspire new ideas and directions
  • You are able and eager to work in a mix of clean room and laboratory environments

Your experience includes:
  • Strong hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of surface and interface science, including wet-etching, corrosion, and surface modification, such as controlled hydrophobicity, activation, oxidation, materials compatibility, etc.
  • Expertise in thin film, surface, interface, and chemical characterization techniques (e.g. AFM, XPS, contact angle, IR-spectroscopy, SEM, (S)TEM, TDTR, ICPMS etc)
  • Familiarity with nanoscale device fabrication, associated wafer process and measurement systems, as well as platforms to model, simulate, or visualize formed devices (preferred but not essential)
  • Experience with analytical or physics-based modeling of surface, interface, chemical, or mechanical phenomena to support process development and root-cause investigation (preferred but not essential)
  • Knowledge of standard statistical experimentation methods including hypothesis testing, DOE design and analysis and ANOVA. Familiarity with JMP or R preferred but not essential.
  • PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related science and engineering fields with 0-2 years of direct industry experience or MS degree in same with 5+ years of industry experience

Location:
Seagate's Normandale campus, spanning Bloomington and Edina, MN, serves as the global hub for recording head development and manufacturing. The campus offers an on-site café, fitness center, wellness programs, indoor walking paths, meditation rooms, and frequent cultural and community events. Numerous dining, shopping, and recreational options are located just minutes away.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $92,310.40 - $131,996.80. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.
Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: None
About Us
With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.
We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.
Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.
Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!
Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EEO Know Your Rights Poster
Seagate will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations@seagate.com.
All Seagate jobs will remain open for a minimum of seven days.
For information on how Seagate collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please review the Applicant Privacy Statement.

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