Clay Modeling Lead, Robot Industrial Design

About the role

Our client, a leader in innovative automotive design and autonomous mobility solutions, is seeking a Clay Modeling Lead, Robot Industrial Design to join their team. As a Clay Modeling Lead, Robot Industrial Design, you will be part of the Vehicle Development department supporting the Robot Industrial Design team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for craftsmanship, and excellent technical knowledge, which will align successfully in the organization.

What's the Job?

• Own clay modeling execution by planning and managing activities across multiple vehicle programs, ensuring timely delivery and resource allocation.
• Drive physical clay model development, overseeing creation, refinement, and delivery of full-size and scale models with exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
• Translate design concepts into accurate physical surfaces by collaborating closely with design and digital modeling teams.
• Champion surface quality by maintaining high standards of proportion, refinement, and design integrity in physical models.
• Support design reviews by preparing presentation models and design bucks that effectively communicate design intent to stakeholders.

What's Needed?

• 10+ years of hands-on automotive clay modeling experience within automotive design studios.
• Proven experience leading clay model development from early concept through production, supporting both concept vehicles and production programs.
• Extensive experience creating and refining full-size and scale clay models using traditional hand modeling techniques and precision surfacing methods.
• Expert understanding of automotive proportions, Class-A surface development, vehicle architecture, and production feasibility.
• Strong knowledge of clay modeling equipment, studio fabrication processes, milling workflows, and digital-to-physical model development.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle projects that shape the future of mobility.
• Collaborate with a talented, innovative team dedicated to excellence and craftsmanship.
• Engage in a dynamic environment that values creativity, technical skill, and leadership.
• Contribute to groundbreaking designs that impact the automotive industry globally.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

Pay

$70-$75/hour + Benefits