Design Clay Modeling Manager

Highly skilled and experienced Clay Modeling Manager to oversee the clay modeling operations for Genesis through the entire design concept development process. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced automotive clay modeling manager who combines exceptional hands‑on craftsmanship with leadership. Strong automotive design knowledge, and the ability to translate digital design intent into precise three‑dimensional physical clay models. Lead the clay sculpting team in collaboration with Digital Modeling, Engineering, and Design leadership to bring Genesis Design concepts to life in Physical clay model, from early design exploration through production feasibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Lead the planning and execution of clay modeling activities across multiple vehicle design programs. Oversee, monitor, and coordinate manpower, data, and workflow for the development of three‑dimensional clay, 3D printing, milling and composite material models for exterior and/or interior.
• Create, refine, and deliver full‑size and scale automotive clay models with a high standard of surface quality and craftsmanship.
• Lead and motivate a team of sculptors to support accurate, timely and correctly represented models for surface development, verification, and multi‑level decision meetings. Lead the modeling team to translate digital design CAS data into accurate physical clay surfaces
• Apply your expertise in automotive proportions, Class‑A surface development, vehicle architecture, and production feasibility.
• Collaborate with designers, digital modelers, engineering, and prototype teams to resolve design and development challenges.
• Prepare presentation models and design bucks for leadership, executive, and cross‑functional design reviews. Coordinate with internal (milling, engineering, fabrication) and off‑site (outside suppliers) resources to ensure timely and accurate illustrations of design intent
• Improve clay modeling processes, tooling, fabrication techniques, and workflows to enhance model quality and efficiency.
• Forecast upcoming workload and anticipate manpower needs. Support studio operations, including equipment, materials, vendors, budgets, staffing, and resource planning.
• Lead and mentor clay modeling team members while maintaining high standards of quality, precision, and craftsmanship.
• Manage, train, evaluate, discipline and make recommendations for hire, pay changes, promotions or terminations.

• HS Diploma/GED
• 10 years in automotive clay modeling and/or automotive design prototyping
• Ability to facilitate meetings and communicate at all levels of the organization. Strategize work plans and prioritize assignments

• Experience in automotive design
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of industrial clay modeling, rapid prototyping, fabrication, materials, and 3‑dimensional processes
• Strong organizational skills
• Inspire and motivate work teams
• Ability to prioritize and discern the critical path
• Understand corporate/supplier relationships Proficient oral and written communication skills

Studio Environment
-High paced rapid turnaround assignments. Global competition to deliver winning designs. Intense self training to stay current with the latest studio tools. Physical model development under tight development timelines towards approval for design release

Model leader responsible for developing and communicating the studio strategy and vision for the company and modeling team. Set the direction for the overall model build philosophy.

Oversee and manage a team of modelers and…