Architectural model maker

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tuckey Design Studio in London is seeking an architectural model maker to join its team. The role focuses on producing high-quality physical models that accurately communicate design intent.

You will work closely with the architectural team, translating drawings and digital models into precise, beautifully crafted constructs, using card, paper, wood and casting materials. This is a fixed-term contract of four to six months, full-time and office-based.

Formación

• Experience in physical model making.
• Strong practical skills in card, paper and woodworking.
• Excellent craftsmanship with precision and understanding of scale.
• Ability to interpret architectural information.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Experience in plaster and Jesmonite casting desirable.
• Experience with 3D printing and digital fabrication desirable.
• Experience in material experimentation and prototyping desirable.
• Initiative, resourcefulness and proactivity in daily tasks within procedures and timings.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Responsabilidades

• Produce high-quality physical architectural models.
• Translate drawings, digital models and design ideas into models.
• Work closely with the architectural team to communicate design intent.

Conocimientos

Physical model making

Card & paper work

Woodworking

Craftsmanship & scale

Interpret architectural information

Organisational & communication

Plaster & Jesmonite casting

3D printing & digital fabrication

Material experimentation & prototyping

Proactive task approach

MS Office (Word/Outlook)

Team & independent work

Descripción del empleo

Tuckey Design Studio is looking for an architectural model maker to join its team in London.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced architectural model maker to produce high-quality physical models, who is passionate about making, curious about materials and committed to producing thoughtful, precise and beautifully crafted architectural models.

The successful candidate will combine a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail with a strong understanding of architectural scale and the ability to translate drawings, digital models and design ideas into ambitious, well-crafted physical models.

Working closely with the architectural team, the candidate will engage with the design intent behind each project and develop appropriate materials and making techniques to communicate architectural ideas effectively.

We seek applicants with the following qualifications, qualities, and experience:

• experience in physical model making
• strong practical skills in card, paper and woodworking
• excellent craftsmanship, precision and understanding of scale
• ability to interpret architectural information
• strong organisational and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach
• experience in plaster and Jesmonite casting desirable
• experience with 3D printing and digital fabrication is desirable
• experience in material experimentation and prototyping is desirable
• initiative, resourcefulness, and proactivity in approach to daily tasks whilst working within the agreed procedures and given timings
• a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word and Outlook
• ability to work well as part of a team and independently as required

This is a fixed-term contract tied directly to the completion of a project, with an anticipated duration of four-six months. The role will be full-time and office-based.

Tuckey Design Studio is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.