Kahn Design: 3D Wheel Designer

3D Designer is needed in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Client: Kahn Design

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Contract: Part Time, Full Time, Other

Responsibilities

• Translate finalised 2D wheel designs into 3D CAD models for development with a range of global wheel manufacturers / factories.
• Maintain a strong focus on preservation of design intent throughout development cycles, solving technical issues in conjunction with factories’ technical departments, with minimal impact on the original designs.
• Optimise production wheel CAD based on the specific production methods involved - forged, cast, flow-formed etc.
• Play a leading role in determining wheel fitments and specifications for each individual wheel project.
• Provide team members, where required, with comprehensive advice on technical aspects of individual wheel developments, and wheel-related technical matters generally.
• Development of wheel accessories e.g. centre caps in conjunction with other members of the Design team.
• Dependent on skillset, you may be required to participate in non-automotive design projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• Educated to Bachelor’s or Master’s degree level in Transportation Design, Vehicle Design, Automotive Design or equivalent.
• Previous wheel design experience essential.
• Detailed knowledge of all principal wheel production technologies and production methods.
• High level of skill in 3D software, preferably Rhino or Alias.
• Good understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and Illustrator - preferred.
• Excel at creating and maintaining cross-functional working relationships.
• Exceptional visual and oral communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Job Types:

• Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary:

• £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Expected hours:

• 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Flexitime
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leeds, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• Rhinoceros 3D: 1 year (preferred)
• Autodesk Alias: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:

• In person