Blender Poly Modeller (Contract - 6 Months)
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We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.
Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!
At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.
So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!
The Role
To be a key member of the Digital Surfacing Team, producing world-class surfaces from concept through to design freeze in an automotive design studio environment. This role requires collaboration across multiple studio disciplines to ensure that design intent is faithfully captured and translated into production-ready surfaces.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Create digital models using poly-modelling techniques in Alias Sub-D
- Work closely with the Digital Surfacing Lead to deliver high-quality surfaces for core projects
- Develop and deliver assigned surfaces according to project timelines and milestones
- Collaborate with designers to interpret sketches and translate them into accurate 3D surfaces
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure hardpoints and boundary conditions are respected
- Apply Sub-D and hybrid surfacing techniques to rapidly develop models throughout the product lifecycle
- Maintain the latest release and work-in-progress (WIP) master surface files to ensure the design team has access to current data
- Conduct reviews to ensure all surfaces meet Norton’s quality standards and highlight any non-compliance issues
- Stay current with industry trends, software developments, and surfacing processes to continuously improve team capability
Key Characteristics
- Passion for the motorcycle industry and future product innovations
- Proactive, hands-on team player who thrives on problem-solving and collaboration
- Strong understanding of design studio processes and requirements
- Creative thinker capable of resolving 3D feasibility challenges constructively
- Effective communicator across digital and in-person interactions
- Customer-first mindset, with resilience and enthusiasm for delivering exceptional results
Experience and Qualifications
- Degree in Automotive Design or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Sub-D Modeller in an automotive or motorcycle design environment
- Excellent proficiency in poly-modelling techniques
- Proven experience working within cross-functional design teams to deliver surfaces to deadline
- Skilled in Alias Sub-D (NURBS experience advantageous)
- Department
- Design
- Locations
- Head Office
- Employment type
- Contract
About Norton Motorcycles
Join one of the most iconic brands in the motorcycle industry. We are in a pivotal moment of our history, and therefore the right candidates will be able to help us secure future success, drive value from innovation, and create a quality-driven, indomitable legacy.
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