Senior Surface Designer - #144368

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

• Lead a surfacing team to produce world class digital surfaces from Concept to Production, in an automotive Design Studio environment
• Collaborate with cross functional Design Studio teams to deliver the design intent
• Assemble, review and maintain master surface files with variants, working with our Studio Engineers, to ensure the latest CAS and Engineering data is readily available to review
• Maintain appropriate level of surface status reporting and transparency on development to project management
• Deliver Digital Surfaces to agreed project delivery plan with planned reviews and signoff with all appropriate stakeholders
• Work effortlessly between Alias Sub-D and Alias Nurbs workflows, at a high level, to ensure rapid surface development to design freeze gateways
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Create Digital surfaces from sketch input through to A-Class surfaces
• Work closely with the Surfacing and Visualisation Manager to deliver Surfaces for core projects
• Lead a project CAS team through the lifecycle of project development within the design studio
• Ensure timely development and delivery of all design relevant surfaces associated with the project
• Report out the latest surface development plan and release status on a weekly basis to the programme management team
• Work closely with the design team to ensure design intent is captured and understand design sketches to translate this into 3d
• Collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure an appropriate level of hardpoints and boundary conditions are respected during the surface development
• Appropriately use Sub-D and NURBS surfacing techniques to rapidly develop surfaces through the products development lifecycle
• Maintain the Latest Release and Work in Progress master files to ensure the cross-functional design teams have the latest relevant information
• Ensure all surfaces delivered for review and release meet our quality standards and highlight any non-compliances
• Remain up to date with industry trends to ensure knowledge of latest software and processes and how these can be relayed directly into our team
  
  

Personal Specification

Key Characteristics:

• A passion for the motor-industry and the future developments to come in the products we produce
• A proactive team player who supports team members and is happy to be hands on problem solving and building cross-functional relationships
• Broad understanding of Design studio processes and input requirements
• Able to work collaboratively in a challenging environment to resolve issues in a constructive manner
• High levels of communication skills to both verbally through digital means
• Demonstrates the ability to think creatively to solve feasibility issues in 3-Dimensions
• Customer First mindset, resilient and enthusiastic about the product being delivered
  
  

Candidate Experience:

• Minimum requirement – Automotive design degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a CAS modeller
• Excellent knowledge of surface development and good knowledge of poly-modelling techniques
• Demonstratable knowledge of leading teams to successful goal completion
• Project Timing or Delivery experience
• Surfacing Software – Alias, ICEM, Alias Sub-D
  
  

Rewards of working for Norton:

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:



Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience

A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge

Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.

Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best

Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what

FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!

WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme

Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.

Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!

A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!

Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire

Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.

Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS