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Sr. Clay Modeler Jobs

Company

Rivian
Address , Irvine, 92606
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $135,000 - $175,000 a year
Expires 2023-09-14
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
About Rivian:
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.
Role Summary:
Rivian Design Studio seeks a Senior Clay Modeler to create and develop physical exterior and interior models capturing the creative designer’s vision through sketches, data, and verbal direction. The ideal candidate will have proven experience developing models in clay, foam, wood, and other materials while possessing complimentary skills in related model development activities such as paint, fabrication, electronics, 3D scanning, 3D printing, and/or milling. As a Senior Clay Modeler, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team and leverage your diverse skillset to create future Rivian products that “Keep the World Adventurous Forever”.

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.
  • Maintain inventory and procure tools and supplies using corporate procurement system
  • Accurately locate and secure models, parts, and molds to surface plates, tables, and other milling fixtures
  • Prepare physical properties for milling by applying clay, cutting and bonding foam, wood, plastics, metal and other materials
  • Work in a team environment and always be willing to help others
  • Finish and assemble clay and foam models with detailed components for informal and formal reviews
  • Adhere to all corporate health and safety procedures
  • Operate forklift and other heavy lifting and moving equipment
  • Work in a clean and organized manner, maintaining a professional environment in the studio and shops
  • Champion innovation through process improvement and search for new equipment and materials
  • Prep surfaces for the application of dinoc film and/or paint
  • Devise solutions to new problems while quickly adapting to and executing change
  • Create detailed components using a variety of materials such as clay, foam, metal, and wood
Qualifications:
  • Understanding of the design process and interaction of clay modeling, milling, scanning, and fabrication
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong technical and mechanical ability
  • Experience using metal and wood shop equipment and tools
  • Portfolio representing relevant projects and experience
  • Strong communication, multitasking, & inter-personal skills
  • Flexibility to work occasional non-standard hours to ensure time sensitive jobs are completed on time
  • Possess the ability to create and develop refined surface, forms, and graphics in clay and foam per design direction and engineering requirements
  • Strong leadership skills including the desire to mentor and coach
  • Computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.
  • Excellent understanding of line, form, and surface development
  • Set of personal clay tools
  • Physical ability and stamina to bend, reach, push, lift objects, and stand for long periods of time
  • 7+ years of experience in exterior and interior clay modeling
Physical Requirements - Must be able to:
  • See, read, interpret documents, manuals, safety rules, as well as operating and maintenance instructions.
  • Talk/Hear and communicate using telephone and email
  • Sit or Stand for 8-12 hours per day.
  • Use hands/fingers to handle and feel material.
  • Lift and carry at least 25lbs.
  • Climb or balance including stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Preferred Skills
  • Metal and Wood Fabrication
  • Show Car paint application and custom paint mixing experience
  • Experience operating 3D printers and scanning equipment
  • Soft Trim experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Ceramics, Sculpture or Clay Modeling Certificate
  • Understanding of electronics
  • Experience with composites
  • Experience operating CNC milling machines and creating cutter paths
  • Welding
  • Automotive mechanic
Pay Disclosure:
Salary Range for California Applicants: $135,000 – $175,000/yr (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Company Statements:

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.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.