Senior Clay Modeler

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

SLATE is looking for an energetic organized experienced Senior Clay Modeler to join our growing team. Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company transforming the battery electric vehicle space. Our vehicle is designed to deliver the most desirable reliable and most efficient low cost of ownership electric vehicle on the market.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Sculpt finished 3D scale and full size exterior and interior models of proposed automotive products predominantly in clay

• Prepare and manage 3D printing of parts

• Scan models and components to provide digital data back to the digital design team

• Aid in design and engineering problem solving

• Work in a creative space while working in unison with others independently and together

• Use independent judgement with only general supervision

• Accurately take dimensions from models and supply the team with precise measurements

• Put dimensional information on model for checking or duplication

• Coordinates input from internal and external customer to better understand needs and or perceptions

• Work with the team providing inputs into work and timing plans

• Help coordinate logistics and material requirements for projects

• Take pride with great attention to detail in the quality of models produced

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Minimum of 5 years clay modeling experience in a professional automotive design studio

• College level education in transportation design or fine arts

• Aptitude to translate 2D models to 3D sculptures

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills a must

• Ability to read line drawings perform basic math calculations operate shop machinery

• Excellent spatial perception hand/eye coordination and dexterity

• Ability to stand for long durations of time in addition to stooping bending and reaching regularly and lifting up to 30lbs

• Flexible approach to meet challenging timing plans

• Willingness to travel occasionally (within the US) to support activities at other locations

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast Frugal and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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