Senior Interior Lead Clay Modeller
Posted 1 day ago by Technicon Design
Negotiable
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West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Lead Interior Clay Modeller at Technicon Design UK is responsible for transforming design concepts into physical models, leading a team of clay modellers to ensure high-quality craftsmanship and timely delivery. This role requires advanced technical expertise in clay modelling and collaboration with various teams to meet project milestones. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive interior design and a proven track record in leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build full-scale and scale interior clay models from sketches, CAD data, and digital renderings.
- Integrate hard parts and components into clay models for accurate representation.
- Manage and mentor a team of clay modellers, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Coordinate with design, CAS, and engineering teams to meet project milestones.
- Apply advanced clay modelling techniques, including milling, dressing, and finishing.
- Utilize CMM and 3D scanning for precision and accuracy.
- Prepare models for internal and executive-level reviews.
- Provide feedback and collaborate with designers to refine concepts.
- Research and implement new modelling techniques and materials.
- Foster innovation and craftsmanship within the team.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years in clay modelling, with significant interior automotive design experience.
- Proven leadership in managing clay modelling projects and teams.
- Expertise in clay modelling tools and processes.
- Ability to interpret CAD data and design sketches.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Degree in Automotive Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent experience.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Description: Senior Lead Interior Clay Modeller
Position Overview
Technicon Design UK are seeking a highly skilled Senior Lead Interior Clay Modeller to join our clients interior design studio team. This role is pivotal in transforming design concepts into physical models that accurately reflect the creative vision and technical requirements. You will lead a team of clay modellers, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship and timely delivery of interior models for design reviews and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Model Creation
- Build full-scale and scale interior clay models from sketches, CAD data, and digital renderings.
- Integrate hard parts and components into clay models for accurate representation.
- Leadership
- Manage and mentor a team of clay modellers, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Coordinate with design, CAS, and engineering teams to meet project milestones.
- Technical Expertise
- Apply advanced clay modelling techniques, including milling, dressing, and finishing.
- Utilize CMM and 3D scanning for precision and accuracy.
- Presentation
- Prepare models for internal and executive-level reviews.
- Provide feedback and collaborate with designers to refine concepts.
- Continuous Improvement
- Research and implement new modelling techniques and materials.
- Foster innovation and craftsmanship within the team.
Qualifications
Experience
- 10+ years in clay modelling, with significant interior automotive design experience.
- Proven leadership in managing clay modelling projects and teams.
Skills
- Expertise in clay modelling tools and processes.
- Ability to interpret CAD data and design sketches.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Education
Degree in Automotive Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent experience.