Clay modeler

We are recruiting for a Lead Clay Modeller to join our fantastic Design Team in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Reporting to Head of Design Modelling Operations, you will be responsible for creating world class models to support the design development process.

What You\’ll Do

• Develop and maintain detailed programme plans, schedules, and deliverables for assigned vehicle design projects.
• Exterior and Interior Clay model Production within the Modelling Studio.
• Working closely with Designers and interpreting their direction to develop clay models that fully represent design intent.
• Using Clay modelling experience to produce surface solutions that act as a catalyst for
• Liaising with CAS and Engineering teams to be aware of and achieve Design targets and
• Working with Model Project Lead to develop and integrate Hard Parts into Clay models when required.
• Creation and presentation of assets for review at Board and Founder level.

What You\’ll Bring

• Proven extensive experience in the production of Clay model properties in both sketch modelling and clay modelling of milled surfaces both at scale and full size.
• Extensive experience in Clay model dressing processes and requirements for presentations.
  From working level reviews up to Board level model reviews
• An understanding of design properties and materials and an awareness of the design studio environment.
• Interpreting drawings, sketches, renders and CAD data.
• Strong background in related Hard Modelling processes
• Safe Operation of workshop tools and machinery
• Proficient use of CMM plus CMM Milling Knowledge
• 3D Hand Scanning Experience

What We\’ll Do for You

We offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• 25days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them.

McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.

About the company

McLaren, founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren, is a British luxury sports car manufacturer known for its high-performance supercars and a deep heritage in motorsports, particularly Formula 1. The brand’s road cars, including the McLaren 720S and Artura, are renowned for their cutting‑edge engineering, lightweight design, and extraordinary speed. Headquartered in Woking, Surrey, England, McLaren’s primary markets include Europe, North America, and Asia. The company operates state‑of‑the‑art R&D and design facilities at the McLaren Technology Centre. As of 2024, Michael Leiters serves as CEO, with Tobias Suelmann as the Head of Design. McLaren employs approximately 3,000 people globally, focusing on innovation in performance and electrification.