Job Summary

The Senior Digital Sculptor is a member of the Design Studio’s Technical Operations team that leads the coordination and development of digital and physical vehicle concept mock-ups, working alongside Industrial Designers, Design Engineers, and Model Builders through the utilization of computer-aided design, rapid prototyping, visualization & communication, and project management.

The Senior Digital Sculptor is also considered a key continuous improvement champion, identifying and implementing new technologies into the Digital Sculptor's job duties and overall design process.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop part designs that meet functional & aesthetic requirements.
• Develop & manage 3D CAD part models and full-vehicle, large assemblies (LAM).
• Establish and host CAD design reviews with Design studio team members.
• Provide technical feedback to Industrial Designers, Model Builders, and prototype suppliers throughout the development process.
• Create technical drawings to communicate part design to internal machine shop and/or outside suppliers.
• Utilize working knowledge of designing for rapid prototyping processes such as SLS & SLA 3D printing, CNC milling, and traditional metal fabrication techniques (i.e., cutting, welding, bending). Must also understand injection molding and stamping to ensure design for manufacturability.
• Establish mock-up build strategy alongside the Industrial Designers and the concept build shop team members.
• Co-ordinate, communicate, and track part ordering and delivery in support of physical mock-up builds utilizing the electronic work order system and indirect procurement.
• Provide continuous improvement direction on new technologies or tools to advance the work of the Digital Sculptors and the design process (for example, the implementation of Virtual Reality technologies into the design process).

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

A degree from an accredited art school is desired.

Experience Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

• Interpret design direction in the form of verbal instructions, concept sketches, and/or clay models.
• Conceptualizing and communicating alternative design solutions through CAD models, hand sketches, etc.
• CAD modeling highly stylized and functional parts utilizing sub-divisional, parametric, and technical surfacing modeling, along with sheet-metal and mechanism tools and techniques.
• Must have an understanding of Class-A surface development and first flange/fillet deliverables.
• Manage large assemblies utilizing simplified representations.
• Generate working CAD models from clay scan data.
• Utilize real-time visualization tools such as KeyShot, KeyVR, or VRED.
• Ability to manage projects from CAD to finished product.
• A candidate with a firm understanding of Design for Manufacturability (injection molding, stamping).

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No Travel Required: 0 - 10% Pay Range: $93,400 - $145,000 Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)