Surface Designer

Primary Objective Of Position

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Surface Designer to drive the design development of vehicle Exterior and Interior. This role is centered on shaping compelling design solutions and translating design intent into high-quality digital surfaces.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Develop high-quality Class-A surfaces and 3D digital models that embody design intent, brand identity, and user experience goals.
• Translate sketches, concept renderings, and 2D layouts into refined 3D digital forms using Autodesk Alias.
• Create compelling digital visualizations, renderings, and presentations to communicate design ideas clearly to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, suppliers, production teams, and leadership to evolve concepts into production-feasible designs while maintaining design integrity.
• Ensure consistency of form language, proportions, and surface quality across vehicle components including exteriors, interiors, and key touchpoints.
• Utilize Teamcenter PLM to organize and manage design data, ensuring clean structure, traceability, and efficient workflow.
• Produce clear, visually driven design documentation and concise reports to communicate progress, rationale, and decision-making.
• Participate actively in design reviews, contributing insights on aesthetics, usability, manufacturability, and overall design quality.

Key Attributes

• Strong sense of form, proportion, and surface quality, with a refined eye for detail.
• Advanced digital visualization and visual storytelling skills (rendering, presentation, design communication).
• Creative problem-solving ability with a passion for design innovation.
• Excellent organizing skills with the ability to manage complex design data and workflows.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present design concepts.
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical constraints and business objectives.
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with vehicle design trends, materials, and production considerations.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in industrial design or equivalent relevant design experience.
• 3+ years of surface design experience in automotive, heavy truck, RV, or related industries.
• High proficiency in Autodesk Alias for surface modeling.
• Experience with Autodesk VRED or similar visualization tools strongly preferred.
• Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems.