Lead Digital Sculptor

JLR; Stratford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned automotive company as a Lead Digital Sculptor, responsible for converting sketches into high-quality 3D models. The role involves collaboration within a creative team to deliver exceptional designs and solutions for modern luxury vehicles. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, you'll utilize cutting-edge technology to shape iconic brands and support crucial design processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Automotive Design required.
• Knowledge of design processes in studio environment important.
• Ability to create high-quality digital models is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D ideation and create digital models that align with engineering constraints.
• Develop high-quality models and perform quick iterations.
• Support design disciplines while meeting program deliverables.

Skills

Digital Surface Design

Interpretation of Sketches

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Alias

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

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REQ ID: 128954

JOB TITLE: Lead Digital Sculptor

SALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 27/05/2025

POSTING END DATE: 10/06/2025

LOCATION: Gaydon

As a part of the Creative team, you’ll be at the core of what we do at JLR, shaping the future of modern luxury. Working in Vehicle Design, Materiality, Brand Design, Digital Design, Business Planning and Transformation, you’ll collaborate with other creative minds to deliver sustainable solutions using cutting-edge technology. Unleash your creativity on iconic brands. Come, be a proud creator of the exceptional.

The Digital Sculpting is a dynamic and innovative team dedicated into turning 2D sketches into 3D digital models. Our meticulously crafted digital concepts serve as a cornerstone, offering virtual support for both virtual and physical properties. Our efforts facilitate the delivery of crucial data for program gateways, daily Design Reviews, Board Review, and various high-level design assessments throughout the enterprise.

What To Expect

As part of the Digital Sculpting pillar within Creative, you will be responsible for:

• Precise interpretation of 2D ideation, creating digital models that capture the design feel while aligning with engineering constraints
• Creation of high-quality digital models that meet quality standards and adhere to surface theory best practices
• Quick virtual iteration of designs and rapid development of diverse concepts for digital evaluation
• Ability to replicate scan data retaining the design feel and minimal deviation
• Work in a transparent way when working within or leading a team, adhering to Creators Code behaviours at all times
• Support all design disciplines whilst maintaining a flexible, pro-active approach, with focus on achieving programmes gateways deliverables on time with the correct level of data
  
  

What You’ll Need

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills you'll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

• Ability to interpret sketches into digital models
• Strong experience working as a Digital Surface Designer in the Automotive Design area
• Strong experience in: Alias (NURBs and SUB-D), Photoshop and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Design processes within a Design studio environment
  
  

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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