Senior Studio Modeler

PACCAR Inc; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PACCAR's Kenworth R&D Center in Renton, WA seeks a skilled Studio Modeler to craft 3‑D models and mockups, collaborating with Industrial Design, Engineering, and Digital Modeling. You will translate styling themes into physical models and ensure quality through full‑scale verification.

The role requires 5+ years in clay modeling within automotive or heavy‑truck contexts, strong CAD/CMM skills, and a collaborative, fast‑paced mindset. Kenworth’s team emphasizes innovation and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Must be highly creative, motivated and team oriented.
• Experience with automotive or transportation studio work preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling workflows.
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models from foam core to high quality finished properties.
• Read engineering prints and fabricate armatures accurately.
• Expert in clay modeling techniques for design intent.
• Set up exterior and interior model environments for reviews.
• Record points and sections from scale models and relay data to engineering.
• Support rapid revisions and product changes across teams.
• Create models aligned with styling themes from concept to verification.
• Operate mold making and fiberglass lay‑up processes with CAD aids.

Skills

Creative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Tools

CAD programs

CMM operation

Milling

Clay modeling tools

Fiberglass lay‑up

Job description

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Date: Sep 16, 2026

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Description

The Studio Modeler is a skilled craftsman capable of accurately executing 3-D models and mockups using various media to represent the design intent. The Studio Modeler works with Industrial Design oversight and direction, and with Digital Modelers to develop models meeting packaging and design constraints. The Studio Modeler fabricates and prepares models to the appropriate quality level for product reviews through to full-scale verification model properties. The Studio Modeler reports to the Lead Modeler.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Skilled in working with multiple media to develop 3D models from foam core mockups to high quality hard painted Studio model properties.
• Ability to read engineering prints and accurately fabricate armatures.
• Expert in Clay Modeling techniques
• Experience in exterior and interior model set up, preparation, and development
• Experience in recording points and sections from scale models and communicating data to engineering and Industrial Design staff.
• Experience in all levels of presentation, from foam core mock-ups to executive level model properties
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly respond to model or packaging revisions and product changes as requested from Product Planning, Engineering and Industrial Design staff
• Develop high quality models from approved styling themes.
• Knowledge and skills to execute a projects design intent from concept through final verification, working closely with the Industrial Design, Digital Modeling and Engineering Staff
• Experience in mold making, fiberglass lay‑up experience, hard part surfacing and fabrication, prep and paint.
• Experience using a CMM and CAD programs, milling, and digital and manual shop tools
• Display the ability to work with co-workers effectively. Self‑motivated, proactive, innovative and industrious.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience with clay modeling preferred.
• Automotive, Transportation, or Product Design studio experience required. Heavy truck experience preferred.
• Experience in 3D scanning/CMM operation required. Experience in CAD programs preferred.
• Must be highly creative, motivated and team oriented.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments and possess the ability to perform in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment. Must possess excellent problem solving skills and interpersonal skills.

  Location:

  Kenworth R&D Center, Renton, WA

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal‑oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Senior Studio Modeler is $90,400 - $141,800. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue
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