What to Expect
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 design development.Liaising with CAS and Engineering teams to be aware of and achieve Design targets and hardpoints.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 reviewsAn 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 processesSafe Operation of workshop tools and machineryProficient use of CMM plus CMM Milling Knowledge3D Hand Scanning Experience
What We'll Do for You
We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:Structured career development framework25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous parental leave policiesA 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.
