The Clay Modeler's primary responsibilities are to perform hand modeling in clay to produce three dimensional full-size and scale automotive models and/or components from verbal instruction and various two-dimensional specifications.
This position requires a high degree of creativity, skill, accuracy, and coordination in a collaborative team-based environment with the ability to exercise independent judgment with available supervision as needed. This position also requires personal clay tools and specific knowledge of clay application, roughing in and hand sculpting clay to achieve a presentation level class "A" surface.
The selected candidate must apply the appropriate use of all clay modeling equipment. The Modeler must possess the ability of form development through creative clay sculpting, work closely with Designers to successfully integrate design sketches, verbal direction, and engineering criteria into a design theme. The selected candidate must also be proficient in the safe use of all common shop power equipment.
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years of Industrial Sculpting experience or a Certificate in Industrial Sculpting
Must adhere to curve and surface creation standards for development of "class A" quality surfacing
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Understand process between clay modeling, milling & digitizing, plus support the workflow and setup between these tasks
Physical ability to stand for long periods and work in difficult positions around models with regular reaching, pushing, bending, and lifting
Proficient usage of computer equipment and Microsoft Office Products
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
Detail oriented, self-motivated with the ability to accomplish work without supervision
Good oral and written communications skills
Must submit portfolio along with application to be considered a viable candidate for the position
Preferred Qualifications:
Understand process between clay modeling, milling & digitizing, plus support the workflow and setup between these tasks
Proficient usage of computer equipment and Microsoft Office Products
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a portfolio in a PDF format be submitted with your application. Applications will not be processed without meeting this requirement.
Please ensure your portfolio meets the following requirements:
Your portfolio should represent your skills as it pertains to the position to which you're applying
Your most current work should be presented first and displayed in descending order of most current to oldest
When appropriate, provide a brief description of your contributions to work that is submitted for review. (i.e.: if a full model is presented, provide explanation to explain you were responsible for the full model or that your involvement was limited to specific areas of the model) Although depictions of your professional work are needed, you're also welcome to submit work you've accomplished on a personal basis however, the two should be separated and kept in separate sections of the portfolio
When naming your portfolio, please use the following naming convention: Lastname-firstname portfolio.pdf
Portfolio's displayed on personal websites will not be accepted
The Clay Modeler's primary responsibilities are to perform hand modeling in clay to produce three dimensional full-size and scale automotive models and/or components from verbal instruction and various two-dimensional specifications.
This position requires a high degree of creativity, skill, accuracy, and coordination in a collaborative team-based environment with the ability to exercise independent judgment with available supervision as needed. This position also requires personal clay tools and specific knowledge of clay application, roughing in and hand sculpting clay to achieve a presentation level class "A" surface.
The selected candidate must apply the appropriate use of all clay modeling equipment. The Modeler must possess the ability of form development through creative clay sculpting, work closely with Designers to successfully integrate design sketches, verbal direction, and engineering criteria into a design theme. The selected candidate must also be proficient in the safe use of all common shop power equipment.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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