Job description

Styling Modeler II

Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2030, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for people with the individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions.

In this role, the Styling Modeler II works independently and with diverse product design/development teams in performing a full range of creative digital modeling functions relevant to departmental and organizational needs including interpreting product concept, styling and engineering requirements, creating digital models and verifying conformance to design specifications. Employs creative visualization, sculpting and surfacing skills to produce finished models/package model data as assigned. Acts as PIC for assigned area of specialty. May act as Project Leader (PL) for assigned projects. Work assignments are performed within defined latitude for independent judgment, problem solving and decision making as well as defined parameters for accuracy, quality, efficiency and compliance with time schedules and applicable policies, procedures and regulations.

At Honda, our associates take pride in their responsibilities. A typical day for a Styling Modeler II will include:

• Utilizes excellent knowledge/understanding of design/styling concepts and modeling skills/techniques to analyze/interpret design sketches, drawings and layouts to confirm engineering requirements/styling intent and creatively visualizes design concepts into three dimensional scale, full-size forms and digital models, incorporating accurate visual proportions, line character, weight, directional quality and total harmony of the design.
• Utilizes excellent digital modeling skills to create package models of proposed vehicles/components in area of specialty, including applying engineering specifications to produce digital model design/styling data, building and issuing 3-D data model and verifying “prove out” model meets design engineering specification while capturing design styling intent.
• As PL interfaces with design, fabrication and project teams in all phases of development, clarifying design concept/styling intent, producing finished models/package model data per project schedule, reviewing design/styling issues and conducting problem-solving to determine and/or propose styling solutions, altering/modifying models and reissuing package model data to meet project goals/technical requirements and summarizing/presenting project status/updates as needed.
• Identifies potential styling concerns that may impact product safety, quality and manufacturability, interfacing with designers to review styling issues and recommending styling changes to promote design feasibility while maintaining design concept/styling intent.
• Participates in project meetings, activities and discussions, providing information and general project support as needed.
• Supports process improvement efforts in area of specialty, evaluating existing modeling processes and recommending changes/improvements to support current/future business operations.
• Expands knowledge/understanding of design development process and project cycles as well as SED organization/functions and identifies opportunities to promote department services

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as a Styling Modeler II you must have:

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, transportation design or graphic design or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience
• Knowledge/understanding of how engineering, tooling and manufacturing impact 3-D builds
• Knowledge/understanding of surface development, form and theory
• Ability to create finished 3-D models using hands-on sculpting or Alias Studio tools
• Ability to successfully incorporate engineering criteria into finished clay models and package model data
• Ability to contribute creative styling solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to demonstrate speed, accuracy and form knowledge in clay modeling production
• Ability to use equipment/machinery required to perform job
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and concept/styling data
• Ability to understand and apply tooling requirements and modifications
• Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies
• Competent investigative, analytical, detail-oriented and prioritization skills
• Competent decision-making, judgement and problem solving
• Competent time management
• Competent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to perform any assigned task with limited supervision
• Ability to identify and prioritize multiple complex problems and develop sound solutions in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain multiple project schedules and deadlines
• Ability to formulate ideas for process improvement with limited direction
• Ability to interpret existing policy and procedures and apply to new or unusual situations
• Ability to effectively lead meetings, communicate effectively with manager level associates and negotiate with suppliers and customers to arrive at mutually agreeable solutions
• Ability to serve as liaison to other Honda or related organizations
• Ability to travel up to 1 time per month or more depending on project demands
• Ability to work overtime based on project demands

*** Please include a Portfolio of your work***

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Remote Work Opportunities
• 401K Program
• Company Car Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription drug plan
• Bonus Program
• Honda Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Raymond, OH 43067: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Revit: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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