Designer III, Visualization

Major Responsibilities

• Design Visualization & Animation
  • Collaborates closely with automotive and brand designers to develop and execute high fidelity images and animations that support storytelling and presentations for senior design management.
  • Works directly with design teams to establish project-specific art direction, ranging from quick turn imagery to feature-level animations.
  • Translates defined art direction into visuals that accurately convey design intent and adhere to agreed-upon “Tone and Manner” standards.
  • Utilizes a variety of rendering tools and software to deliver professional-grade imagery for both automotive and brand design solutions.
  • Imports, compiles, and manages multiple 3D file formats (including STL, IGES, STEP, 3DS, DXF and Wire) to create workable rendering files.
• Digital Surface Development
  • Utilizes a variety of software tools (including, but not limited to, Alias, Blender, and Sub-D) to work directly with designers to translate 2D concepts into accurate 3D digital surfaces.
  • Partners with fabrication team, as needed, to translate 3D digital files into physical outputs, including hand-offs for milling, 3D printing, and coordination with external vendors.
• Concept Design Development
  • Develops innovative design solutions using sketches, models, and mockups to support Mazda’s automotive and brand concepts.
  • Works closely with designers to explore, refine, and communicate design ideas throughout the concept development process.
  • Supports effective communication of design intent through clear visual assets, including renderings, animations, sketches, and presentation-ready materials.

Required Education

• Bachelor Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Industrial Design
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Automotive Engineering
• An equivalent mix of education, training, and/or work experience may be considered in place of a degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of automotive mechanisms, the automotive Industry, and feasibility requirements related to design development
• Knowledge of surfacing and automotive terminology, vehicle design processes, basic engineering, packaging and component functions
• Ability to comprehend verbal direction from designers to create 3D surfaces and create complete vehicle exteriors, interiors, wheels and other automotive components
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to verbally and graphically articulate design concepts
• Prepare Autodesk VRED files for VR reviews
• Ability to meet tight schedule with creative thinking
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong visual and problem-solving skills

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position/Seated: Frequently
• Communicate/Talking: Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently
• Coordination: Frequently
• Seeing/Observing: Constantly

Pay Range

$95,500.00 - $145,675.00

Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.