Experienced Automotive designer, who specializes in vehicle lighting systems for exterior and interior applications. Experience working in various lighting groups, from front to rear, exterior to interior ambient lighting, to create innovative and functional designs that meet the needs and expectations of the clients and the market. Over 20 years of professional work experience in US, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and AustriaSpecialties: Automotive, design, CAD, CATIA, NX, Alias, design for injection molding, GD&T, Microsoft Office, quality, organization, prioritizing work, consulting and TeamworkLanguages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish
Scott Sowder Inc
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OwnerScott Sowder Inc Jan 2004 - PresentFreelance / Contract / Direct Hire Automotive Designer / Digital Sculptor
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Concept DesignerHella Nov 2012 - Dec 2023Lippstadt, DeConcept Designer with roles in Rear, interior and forward Lighting groups. Working from initial scan data or rough studio surface all the way through production design.Experienced in Catia, NX and Alias.Interior Lighting experience with IP, Door & Center Console.Rear Lighting experience with RCL, CHMSL, LPL and Fog lamps.Forward Lighting experience with Headlamp and Fog lamps.Coaching experience from Model Structure to Workflow Strategy -
Lead Designer Gm Rear LightingNorth American Lighting 2010 - Nov 2012Paris, Il, UsLead Designer - Cadillac Rear Lighting Lead Designer - GMC & Chevrolet Rear Lighting -
KonstruktorZizala Lichtsysteme Gmbh Nov 2008 - Aug 2009Select Professionals from the Lighting Industry were invited to ZKW to train in order to open a US facility. I worked on Porsche and Volvo forward lighting systems while onsite. The software was CATIA V5.Economic factors have delayed the opening of such facility.
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Senior DesignerNorth American Lighting, Inc. 2007 - Oct 2008Paris, Il, UsCadillac Headlamp design
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Gap YearCareer Break 2005 - 2007Real Estate Investment pursuits
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Lead Designer Forward LightingAutomotive Lighting 2003 - 2006Headlamp design for General Motors brand vehicles Chevrolet Tahoe headlamp design
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Lead Designer Gm Rear Signal LightingVisteon 2000 - 2003Van Buren Township, Mi, UsGM "Envoy" Tail lamp, Rear Fog, Cargo lamp and CHMSL. -
Designer Gm Signal LightingNorth American Lighting 1997 - 2000Paris, Il, UsLead Designer on GM Programs. Rear Fog, & Chmsl for Aurora Sedan.Harley Davidson Signal lighting
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Senior DesignerDynamic Design Jul 1996 - Mar 1997America Axle as a customer to make Drivetrain parts. Castings / Forgings / Machine parts / Print Drawings
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DesignerDelphi May 1995 - Jul 1996Gillingham, United Kingdom, GbFirst design job working in the Coil Near Plug group.Very interesting work where I learned how to be very good at the sketch toolGD&T and general solid modeling using Unigraphics version 10
Scott Sowder Education Details
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Vincennes UniversityIndustrial Drafting And Product Design -
College For Creative StudiesAlias Automotive
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Schoolcraft CollegeDigital Sculpting
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Sowder
What company does Scott Sowder work for?
Scott Sowder works for Scott Sowder Inc
What is Scott Sowder's role at the current company?
Scott Sowder's current role is Digital Sculptor / Product Designer / Automotive Lighting Specialist.
What schools did Scott Sowder attend?
Scott Sowder attended Vincennes University, College For Creative Studies, Schoolcraft College.
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