Philipp Tobollik

Available to hire

Experience Level

Expert

Language

German
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Apprenticeship as Technical Model Maker at BMW AG
January 1, 1994 - September 26, 2025
Apprenticeship with focus on Design Models; gained experience in clay and hard modeling.
Clay and Hard Modeler (aerodynamics) at BMW AG
August 31, 1995 - September 26, 2025
Clay and Hard Modeler on several production cars.
Clay and Hard Modeler at DMS GmbH, Design Studio Munich
March 1, 2003 - September 26, 2025
Modeler and project lead on Clay and Hard Design Models for BMW, Mini.
Freelance Clay Modeler at Self-employed (Freelance)
September 30, 2004 - September 26, 2025
Lead on Clay and Hard Design Models for BMW, Mini, Porsche and Audi.
Freelance CAS Modeler / Project Lead at Technicon GmbH, Design Studio Munich
October 31, 2008 - September 26, 2025
CAS project lead on exterior and interior design projects for BMW, Porsche, SMART, Mini and Rolls-Royce; Mini Crossover Concept.
Freelance CAS Modeler / Project Lead at BMW (BMW ED)
February 28, 2015 - September 26, 2025
Project lead on BMW X3 B-Class phase, 1-Series Sedan B-Class phase, 5-Series B-Class phase, BMW i8 B-Class phase.
CAS Modeler / Project Lead at Uedelhoven GmbH Design Studio Munich
August 31, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Project lead on Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 Concept; Mini Vision Next 100 Concept; INT Audi production car concept phase; BMW 2002 Homage Concept.
Modelling Manager Design Operation at NIO GmbH Design Studio Munich
September 1, 2016 - August 30, 2019
Responsible for efficient running of department; headcount/resource planning; deliverables in terms of costs, time and quality; supplier evaluation and development; recruitment support; team leadership.
Modelling Manager - Design Operations at NIO GmbH Design Studio Munich
August 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Responsible for efficient running of design operations, including headcount/resource planning, budget planning, and delivering department results. Managed supplier evaluation and project allocation, departmental development (skills/tools/processes), recruitment support, and escalation handling.
CAS Modeler / Project Lead at Uedelhoven GmbH Design Studio Munich
August 1, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Project lead for EXT Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 Concept and INT/Mini Vision Next 100 Concepts; led design phases in CAS3/Nurbs for multiple concept cars.
CAS Modeler / Project Lead at BMW ED / BMW Design Studio
February 1, 2015 - September 26, 2025
Project lead on EXT Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 Concept; BMW X3/B-Class Phase; BMW 1-Series Sedan B-Class Phase; BMW 2-Series Gran Tourer B-Class Phase; BMW INT 5-Series B-Class Phase; BMW EXT Gran Coupe Concept; BMW I8 B-Class Phase; Designworks Inspiro; BMW iPedelec Concept; Hilti Battery Drill SF-Series; and related concepts.
CAS Modeler / Project Lead at Technicon GmbH, Design Studio Munich
October 1, 2008 - September 26, 2025
Project lead on exterior and interior design projects for BMW, Porsche, SMART, Mini and Rolls-Royce; led the EXT Mini Crossover Concept and other design initiatives.
Freelance Clay Modeler at Independent / Freelance
September 1, 2004 - September 26, 2025
Lead on clay and hard design models for BMW, Mini, Porsche and Audi.
Clay and Hard Modeler / Project Lead at DMS GmbH, Design Studio Munich
March 1, 2003 - September 26, 2025
Modeler and project lead on clay and hard design models for BMW, Mini.
Clay and Hard Modeler (aerodynamics) at BMW AG
August 1, 1995 - September 26, 2025
Clay and hard modeler on several production cars and aerodynamics projects.
Apprenticeship as Technical Model Maker at BMW AG
January 1, 1994 - September 26, 2025
Apprenticeship focusing on design models.

Education

Apprenticeship as Technical Model Maker at BMW AG
September 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Clay and Hard Modeler (aerodynamics) at BMW AG
February 1, 1994 - August 31, 1995
Training as CAS Modeler Autodesk Alias at Autodesk Alias / Design Studio
October 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005
Training to become a systematic integrative Business Coach at IHK
October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

IHK certified Systemic Integrative Business Coach
July 1, 2022 - September 26, 2023
Autodesk Alias CAS Modeler Training
October 1, 2004 - March 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Transportation & Logistics