Senior Digital Sculptor

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Position Overview:

Navistar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Digital Sculptor to join our Innovation and Design team at our WHQ in Lisle, IL. This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home a week Monday – Friday.

The Senior Digital Sculptor is responsible for creating Class-A surfaces for the exterior/interior of an automotive vehicle using Alias software. This role participates in creating surface data for mock builds and production releases using Alias or Unigraphics software. The Senior Digital Sculptor will work collaboratively with Design and Body Engineering teams. This role reports to the Chief Designer.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with automotive design staff to develop 3D surface models for supporting design theme reviews
• Interpret 2-D sketches and scan data to create high quality Class-A CAD surfaces, incorporating package and feasibility information from engineers
• Use Autodesk Alias and/or Unigraphics software to build and release Class-A production intent surfaces for tooling
• Develop and release Class-A surface CAD models to specified tolerance and model quality settings using Alias
• Utilize knowledge of design process and standards

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree
• At least 1 year of industrial design experience

OR

• At least 2 years of industrial design experience

Additional Requirements:

• Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills:

• Proficient in the use of Autodesk, Alias, AutoStudio software or similar for building Class-A automotive surfaces
• Experience in creating concept and Class-A advanced digital surfaces
• Knowledgeable in the use 3D visualization software, such as VRED, Unreal, or Maya
• Able to work in high-pressure environments and meet tight deadlines
• Sub-D modeling skills are a plus
• Strong surface modeling skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments
• Highly creative, motivated and team-oriented

Strongly preferred:

• College degree with a major in Industrial Design OR equivalent demonstrated industry experience
• 2 years of Class-A surface creation experience in the automotive industry

Benefits and Compensation:

• Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plans starting on day 1
• Annual Incentive / Bonus Pay
• Overtime pay eligible
• 401(k) with monthly matching contributions, along with additional age weighted contributions to your retirement account
• Holiday pay
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth and development
• On-the-job training

Company Overview:

Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.