Rhino Modeller

A. Kahn Design Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive design company in the UK is seeking a Rhino Modeller to create impactful 3D sketch models from 2D designs. This role involves close collaboration with design leaders to drive projects forward. The ideal candidate will possess excellent skills in Rhino 3D and have a background in automotive design. Familiarity with manufacturing processes is desired. Join the team in shaping the future of automotive fashion.

Qualifications

• Excellent fluency in Rhino 3D software essential.
• Educated to degree level, with previous automotive experience desired.
• Familiarity with knowledge of component manufacturing/tooling requirements desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop exterior or alloy wheel models through sketch modelling.
• Produce high impact digital sketch models in Rhino 3D for design reviews.
• Communicate progress and critical issues to the Automotive Design Manager.

Skills

Fluency in Rhino 3D software

Technical design communication

Freehand sketching skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Keyshot

Blender

Job description

What to Expect

We are recruiting for a Rhino Modeller to join our fantastic Design Department in Bradford, West Yorkshire and moving to Leeds West Yorkshire in early 2025. As a Rhino Modeller at A Kahn Design, you will be part of the team responsible for interpreting the design team’s vision and translating their 2D designs into 3D sketch models for initial concept design approvals. You will work closely with Automotive Design Manager, CEO and the wider design team to deliver resolved, impactful models to drive projects forward at reviews.

What You’ll Do

• Working closely with design to develop any given exterior or alloy wheel model through sketch modelling, to deliver the design vision.
• Producing high quantity and high impact digital sketch models in Rhino 3D for regular design reviews.
• Reconciling design intent, quality & manufacturing feasibility and commercial requirements.
• Communicating progress and critical issues to the Automotive Design Manager
• Attending design reviews as required and action next steps.
• Offering input into the creation and update of design standards & process.
• Maintaining workload to ensure deadlines are met.

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent fluency in Rhino 3D software essential
• The ability to explain concepts and convey technical design-related ideas to others essential
• Educated to degree level, with previous automotive experience desired
• Familiarity with knowledge of component manufacturing / tooling requirements and an understanding about how this impacts on product design desired
• Ability to interrogate and understand manufacturing limitations desired
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop desirable.
• Good freehand sketching skills desirable
• Skills in any additional 3D software advantageous
• Rendering skills in Keyshot / Blender advantageous

Qualifying criteria applies.

Who Are We?

A Kahn Design offers a luxury online automotive fashion platform, specialising in bespoke collections of wheels, accessories, clothing and merchandise, all of which are brought to life by chief designer Afzal Kahn and his design team. Countless hours of design, development and refinement at Kahn HQ have led to the creation of these exclusive collections by a diverse team of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks in automotive fashion. Join us on our journey.