Design Digital Modeler

Ford Motor Company

Digital Modeler developing high-fidelity interior and exterior digital models for Ford's design team. Collaborating across departments to achieve design intent with effective modeling techniques.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop high-fidelity digital models (interior and exterior) that effectively communicate design intent in a fast-paced environment.
Assist in digital model builds, strategically selecting the most effective tools and techniques to ensure accurate execution within studio timing and constraints.
Apply a high level of technical aptitude and competency in surface development and various digital modeling techniques.
Using Alias, Rhino, Blender, Gravity Sketch, Adobe Studio and standard office software like Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Collect, coordinate, collaborate, and translate technical data for multiple departments and personnel.
Interface effectively with all levels of the design team, fostering strong working relationships to achieve project goals.
Be willing to work as project demands require.

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma
Proficient in 3D digital modeling
One year industry experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Transportation or Industrial Design.
One year industry experience.
Proven ability to deliver finished 3D digital designs to specification using software like Alias, Rhino, Blender, Gravity Sketch, AI and other modeling tools. Knowledge of the Adobe Suite and standard office software like Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Experience with digital setups, values, and procedures necessary for delivering surface data quickly and accurately.
Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation, including prints, engineering sections, hip zones, hard points, draft angles, part breakups, die lock conditions, verification points, etc.
High level of problem-solving ability, including the capacity to troubleshoot difficult situations and manage critical timing schedules effectively.
Adaptability to constant change, embracing unknown elements, willingness to pick up new skills, and adjusting goals..
Strong leadership qualities, an excellent work ethic, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a positive attitude, and an approachable demeanor.
Ability to inspire and embody the Ford+ values.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D digital modelingsurface developmentdigital modeling techniquesproblem-solvingtechnical documentation interpretation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationadaptabilitycollaborationwork ethic

Certifications

HS DiplomaBachelor's Degree in Transportation DesignBachelor's Degree in Industrial Design