Senior Digital Modeller

Are you passionate about transforming design concepts into exceptional Class A and CAS surfaces? Do you thrive in a creative and technically challenging environment where design excellence and engineering feasibility go hand in hand?

Technicon Design UK is seeking a talented Senior Digital Modeller to join our clients Design Digital Group. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside designers, engineers and digital modelling specialists, helping bring innovative vehicle designs to life through world-class digital surfacing.

About the Team

The clients Surfacing Team is a dedicated group of skilled professionals focused on creating high-quality, aesthetically refined surfaces that reflect our brand vision while meeting robust engineering and manufacturing requirements.

Our team plays a vital role in bridging the gap between creative design and technical delivery. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning and professional development.

The Role

As a Senior Digital Modeller, you will work under the direction of the Lead Digital Modeller and Surfacing Managers to deliver high-quality CAS and Class A surface data. You will take responsibility for your own work, ensuring it meets the clients standards and is delivered to agreed timescales.

You will collaborate closely with designers, engineers and visualisation specialists, contributing your expertise to the development, refinement and release of production-ready surfaces.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Collaboration

• Work closely with designers, engineers and the Lead Digital Modeller to deliver surfaces that faithfully capture design intent.
• Contribute ideas and technical input that enhance and refine design proposals.
• Support a collaborative and open working environment.

Digital Surfacing Delivery

• Deliver CAS and Class A modelling tasks to agreed quality standards and deadlines.
• Create detailed 3D surface sketches to support design development and aesthetic exploration.
• Contribute to the development of initial theme proposals and feasibility studies.
• Produce surface data to support engineering feasibility assessments.

Surface Release and Data Management

• Prepare accurate surface releases and supporting documentation for design approval.
• Support production surfacing activities through the creation and maintenance of high-quality surface data.
• Ensure all files are correctly named, stored and managed in accordance with team processes.

Technical Excellence

• Apply advanced digital modelling software expertise and engineering knowledge.
• Produce surfaces that are visually compelling, manufacturable and functional.
• Supply accurate CAS/Class A data to support clay models and physical prototypes.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Take ownership of the quality of your own work.
• Review and validate output against the clients standards before release.
• Respond positively to feedback and actively seek opportunities to improve.
• Stay up to date with industry developments, new technologies and surfacing techniques.

Communication and Teamworking

• Keep the Lead Digital Modeller informed of progress, risks and project challenges.
• Participate in VR and non-VR design reviews.
• Support visualisation and animation activities through the creation of high-quality data.
• Maintain clear records of project inputs, outputs and decisions.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in CAS and/or Class A digital modelling. 5 years minimum.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-standard digital surfacing software.
• Excellent understanding of surface quality, aesthetics and engineering requirements.
• Ability to interpret and develop design intent into high-quality surface data.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and changing project requirements.

Desirable Attributes

• Passion for automotive design and digital surfacing.
• Experience supporting virtual reviews, visualisation or animation projects.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced team members when required.

Why Join Us?

At Technicon Design UK, you'll become part of a team where creativity, innovation and technical excellence are valued equally. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with talented professionals and contribute to the development of industry-leading design solutions.

If you are passionate about digital surfacing and want to help shape the future of vehicle design, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help bring exceptional design visions to life.