Clay Sculpting Specialist

Overview

The Clay Specialist role will have the responsibility for delivering physical properties at Scale and Full-size that support the continuous design development of a vehicle program from initial sketch through to final presentation, always striving for the highest levels of model quality. Duties of the role will include all aspects of the clay sculpting process; armature build, clay loading, interpreting design direction from Designers/Design Director, from sketch to detailed surface preparation. Machine programming including proficient use of on plate studio milling equipment and excellent knowledge of the workflow between clay modelling & digitizing/scanning. An in-depth understanding of both digital and physical workstreams and the setup and implementation of digital-physical-digital workflow is imperative to the role. An understanding of the 3D printing process is desirable.

Onsite – This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the design studio on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all modelling hall activities and work closely with the Physical Modelling Co-Ordination Specialist and Head of 3D Creation and Visualisation to deliver exceptional Clay models for internal reviews up to and including Global Design VP level.
• Creative clay sculpting activities with a strong appreciation and understanding of Design and the Design process.
• Strong communication skills and close working with both the GM Advanced Design Europe and wider GM studios will be key to the role.
• Attention to detail and a high level of skill and accuracy are required to deliver exceptional levels of model quality at pace in a deadline driven environment.
• Minimum experience (10+ years) clay modelling within the automotive industry.
• Candidate must be able to translate two dimensional drawings and sketches of cutting-edge designs into three-dimensional objects.
• The ability to use expert craftmanship to create sculpted surfaces and intricate objects which tell a visual story of their function.
• Machine programming including proficient use of on plate studio milling equipment and excellent knowledge of the workflow between clay modelling & digitizing/scanning.
• The role will not have direct reports, however the ability to effectively lead a team as a role model is required.
• A positive attitude and flexibility to working with and helping the wider studio team.
• A genuine interest in new studio technology and willingness to learn new ways of working.
• An enthusiastic and positive individual who will add to our open collaborative team and participate in group ideation forums.
• To be able to work directly with the Alias modelling and studio engineering teams to develop and increase model feasibility.
• Work with and encourage/mentor junior team members, graduates and interns.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing) communicative and ability to work within a multi-cultural team.
• Full design studio and workshop knowledge including the safe operation of workshop machinery and continually adhere to GM safe working practices.
• Hard modelling background and understanding is a plus.

Portfolio Submission & Documentation

PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for this position, you will need to submit a portfolio in addition to your resume and profile. You may include a link to your online portfolio in your resume OR if your portfolio is not available online, please follow the instructions below to upload your portfolio as a separate attachment as you did with the resume.

• 1. Save your portfolio as a pdf document
• 2. Name your portfolio your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME. Example: Candidate name is John Smith. Portfolio pdf file name is: Smith, John.pdf
• 3. Upload as an attachment – you may have to condense the file.

DISCLAIMER: The Works included in your Career Portfolio must not be subject to any non-disclosure and/or confidentiality agreement. If the Works in your Career Portfolio are owned by your current or former employer, or by any other Third Party, there must be an express written consent from the Owner allowing the Works to be included in your Career Portfolio for sharing with General Motors (“GM”). By sharing your Career Portfolio, you grant to GM the right to quote, paraphrase, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use all or any portion of the Career Portfolio for purposes of making a hiring determination. By sharing your Career Portfolio, you also agree to release and discharge GM, and its licensees, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that you may have regarding any use of the Career Portfolio, including (but not limited to) any claims based on the right to privacy, the right to publicity, copyright, libel, defamation, or any other rights.