Location: Irvine, CA
Discipline: UX / Product Design
Experience: TBD
Compensation: $125,000–$144,000
The Digital Designer & Modeler - will support the design team to develop 3D data of the current and future Exterior and Interior projects. Their Primary responsibilities are to support the Senior Director on all projects, and work with the chosen designers to model in 3D designs from 2d sketches/renderings. They will be able to sketch model exterior and/or interior designs for evaluation of volume and proportion, and also be able to work the projects all the way through to delivering concept, pre-production and production-ready design solutions.
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Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
Support and develop 3D models of Exterior & Interior Design proposals according to design brief.
3D Sketch modeling in Alias and/or Blender or equivalent
Interface with designers, engineers, and suppliers.
Be able to create and provide high-quality surfaced data for internal teams and outside-vendors.
Produce animations and movies of their data where applicable.
Work with viz team to create high-res images
Attend Design and Engineering meetings.
Issue resolution and negotiation.
Support on Interior/Exterior programs when needed.
Support 3D printing inhouse – via Form Labs machines
Support Powerwall and VR activities
Other duties, as assigned.
Support A-class surface development and release.
Required qualifications
Experience / Education:
Minimum 10 years of experience in developing digital alias models.
Experience in working with design & engineering.
Understanding of 3D as it relates to CAD.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in automotive design or related field (Industrial/Product Design) preferred (equivalent in extensive experience considered).
Knowledge Requirements:
Adobe Suite, MS Office Suite.
Autodesk Alias, Maya 3D, or Blender modelling.
Visualization through rendering software (Blender, Vred, etc.)
Design for manufacturability knowledge.
Physical Requirements
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
Ability to safely climb ladders, stairs, and ramps occasionally.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly most of the day.
Driving company vehicles occasionally.
Travel only as needed (limited).
Work Environment: To be located in the Karma Design Studio, Irvine CA. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job in an indoor office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may spend approximately 60% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in an office environment (on site or off site) and 40% of the time in the non-office setting (garage and/or laboratory settings or off site researching). When working in the non-office setting, it requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including (but not limited to) safety shoes (unless staying outside of the working areas), bump caps, and/or safety goggles frequently. Work from home is a viable option.
Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:
Medical Plan choices include HMO, PPO & HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan) Dental & Vision Plans Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Relocation Assistance (if applicable) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters Paid Holidays including Company’s Annual Year End Shutdown Karma Cares Program (Monthly lunch & breakfast) Work life Balance (Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule) Employee Driving Program Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!
Compensation:
$125,000 - $144,000 /annual salary
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.
