Design Sculptor – Computational

General Motors

Design Sculptor developing computational design tools for aesthetic models and simulations at General Motors. Mentoring sculptors and ensuring adherence to design processes and quality standards.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and apply computational design tools to meet quality and time requirements as directed by Sculpting Leadership for assigned programs.
Streamline design processes in the creation of aesthetic models.
Create and manage Computational Design definitions and scripts for digital models, simulations, and visualization to support decision-making throughout the design process.
Use and create Computational Design algorithms to build complex sculpted surfaces throughout the GVDP.
Mentor sculptors on the use, theory, and implementation of Computational Design.
Ensure that computational design tools and processes adhere to common GM Global Design processes and best practices.
Support surface releases which meet Design approval, production engineering, and data release requirements.
Comprehend program timelines and all relating model quality requirements.
Adhere to corporate data management processes including Teamcenter, SharePoint, and communication systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Science, or related field of study
Three (3) years of experience as a Lab Engineer, Augmented Reality Designer and Developer, or related occupation in Automotive Design
One (1) year of experience with programming including Python for developing automation logic and interactive workflows tailored to automotive design
Developing advanced tools and scripts automation for real-time design and extending software functionality beyond native capabilities
Building applications specifically for creative automotive design, ergonomic evaluation, and interactive sculpting workflows
Designing and deploying computational pipelines that integrate design visualization with enterprise or cloud-based systems and multi-disciplinary data
Incorporating human-centered ergonomic and engineering constraints into computational design and simulation processes
Creating immersive simulation environments that unify automotive design, human factors, and manufacturing validation
Data-driven design automation for interactive 3D visualization and cross-disciplinary design reviews.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

computational designPythonautomation logicinteractive workflowsdesign visualizationdata-driven design automation3D visualizationcomputational pipelinessimulation processesaesthetic modeling

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationdecision-makingorganizational skillscollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Information Science