Senior Design Lead

Job Summary

• The Senior Alias Modeller role focused on creating high-quality digital surfaces for automotive exterior and interior designs. The role involves translating design sketches, scanned surface, point cloud or sketch models into production-feasible Class-A surfaces in Alias.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating closely with designers and engineers, iterating models based on feedback, and ensuring alignment with aesthetic and manufacturing requirements. You will be required to organise and prepare data to send to engineers in various formats ensuring that files are well structured and clean.
• Good communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills are essential to the role in addition to understanding technical sections, working with carry over data and manufacturing requirements.
• The Senior Alias Modeller will also help maintain modelling standards and support project timelines by delivering accurate and timely digital models.
• A high level of English is essential for effective communication with the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Proficiency in Alias Class-A surfacing tools, with a strong portfolio of automotive exterior and interior models.
• Must have 8+ years of Digital modelling experience in an Automotive OEM or consultancy using Autodesk Alias, with experience of both CAS and Class-A
• Solid understanding of automotive design principles, surfacing workflows, technical sections and 3D modelling best practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, and project managers.
• Ability to interpret sketches, technical drawings, and CAD data and translate them into precise digital surfaces.
• Understanding of manufacturing and production processes
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Previous experience in a senior modelling role within the automotive design industry is essential.
• Strong written and spoken English to communicate with the wider team.
• Functional knowledge in the use of current office software (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)

Skill Requirements

• Assist in the development of solutions to engineering and design challenges
• Assist in surface releases which meet Design sign-off, production engineering, and data release
• Adhere to modelling best practices
• Perform surface quality checks, engineering/ manufacturing feasibility checks before data release
• Time management and assume responsibility for data delivery

Other Requirements

• Relevant degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Automotive Design, or a related field.