Lead Clay Modeler

Rivian

10000

United States, California, Irvine, United States

Posted on: 2022-09-08

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Responsibilities

The Clay Modeler is responsible for creating and developing three-dimensional exterior and interior clay models capturing the creative designer’s vision through sketches, data, and verbal direction.

Finish and assemble clay and foam models with detailed components for informal and formal reviews
Prep surfaces for the application of dinoc film and/or paint
Create detailed components using a variety of materials such as clay, foam, metal, and wood
Prepare physical properties for milling by applying clay, cutting and bonding foam, wood, plastics, metal and other materials
Accurately locate and secure models, parts, and molds to surface plates, tables, and other milling fixtures
Operate forklift and other heavy lifting and moving equipment
Devise solutions to new problems while quickly adapting to and executing change
Champion innovation through process improvement and search for new equipment and materials
Work in a clean and organized manner, maintaining a professional environment in the studio and shops
Maintain inventory and procure tools and supplies using corporate procurement system
Work in a team environment and always be willing to help others
Adhere to all corporate health and safety procedures

Requirements

Portfolio representing relevant projects and experience
7+ years of experience in exterior and interior clay modeling
High School Diploma or equivalent
Excellent understanding of line, form, and surface development
Possess the ability to create and develop refined surface, forms, and graphics in clay and foam per design
direction and engineering requirements
Understanding of the design process and interaction of clay modeling, milling, scanning, and fabrication
Experience using metal and wood shop equipment and tools
Set of personal clay tools
Physical ability and stamina to bend, reach, push, lift objects, and stand for long periods of time
Strong technical and mechanical ability
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Flexibility to work occasional non-standard hours to ensure time sensitive jobs are completed on time
Strong communication, multitasking, & inter-personal skills
Strong leadership skills including the desire to mentor and coach
Computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.

Preferred Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Ceramics, Sculpture or Clay Modeling Certificate
Experience operating CNC milling machines and creating cutter paths
Experience operating 3D printers and scanning equipment
Metal and Wood Fabrication
Welding
Soft Trim experience
Show Car paint application and custom paint mixing experience
Experience with composites
Understanding of electronics
Automotive mechanic

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

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