I am an experienced CAS Modeler with over 20 years of hands-on experience in CAS modeling and more than 30 years in automotive and industrial design. My core expertise lies in Alias NURBS & SubD as well as Blender poly modeling. I specialize in the professional development of high-quality design models, from the first sketch to the final design stage, with the highest level of precision and consistently reproducible surface quality. In addition, I create clean, efficient renderings in Blender for rapid design evaluation. I bring expert-level knowledge in design–engineering convergence and work confidently at the interface between design, construction, and engineering. Interdisciplinary collaboration, meeting tight deadlines, and the reliable delivery of defined surface quality standards are fundamental to my approach. As a freelance CAS Modeler, I support companies in delivering demanding design projects precisely, on time, and highly team oriented.

Philipp Tobollik

I am an experienced CAS Modeler with over 20 years of hands-on experience in CAS modeling and more than 30 years in automotive and industrial design. My core expertise lies in Alias NURBS & SubD as well as Blender poly modeling. I specialize in the professional development of high-quality design models, from the first sketch to the final design stage, with the highest level of precision and consistently reproducible surface quality. In addition, I create clean, efficient renderings in Blender for rapid design evaluation. I bring expert-level knowledge in design–engineering convergence and work confidently at the interface between design, construction, and engineering. Interdisciplinary collaboration, meeting tight deadlines, and the reliable delivery of defined surface quality standards are fundamental to my approach. As a freelance CAS Modeler, I support companies in delivering demanding design projects precisely, on time, and highly team oriented.

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I am an experienced CAS Modeler with over 20 years of hands-on experience in CAS modeling and more than 30 years in automotive and industrial design. My core expertise lies in Alias NURBS & SubD as well as Blender poly modeling. I specialize in the professional development of high-quality design models, from the first sketch to the final design stage, with the highest level of precision and consistently reproducible surface quality. In addition, I create clean, efficient renderings in Blender for rapid design evaluation.

I bring expert-level knowledge in design–engineering convergence and work confidently at the interface between design, construction, and engineering. Interdisciplinary collaboration, meeting tight deadlines, and the reliable delivery of defined surface quality standards are fundamental to my approach. As a freelance CAS Modeler, I support companies in delivering demanding design projects precisely, on time, and highly team oriented.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Apprentice Technical Model Maker at BMW AG
September 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Apprenticeship focusing on design models.
Clay and Hard Modeler at BMW AG
February 1, 1994 - August 1, 1995
Clay and hard design modeling for production programs.
Clay and Hard Modeler at DMS GmbH, Design Studio Munich
September 1, 1995 - March 1, 2003
Clay and hard modeling for BMW, Mini and related programs.
Training as CAS Modeler at Autodesk Alias
April 1, 2003 - September 1, 2004
Formal training in CAS modeling with Alias software.
CAS Modeler Project Lead at Technicon GmbH, Design Studio Munich
April 1, 2005 - October 1, 2008
Lead CAS modeling projects for BMW, Porsche, SMART, Mini, Rolls-Royce; exterior and interior focus.
Freelance CAS Modeler / Project Lead at BMW ED
November 1, 2008 - February 1, 2015
Project lead on BMW X3 B-Class, 1-Series Sedan B-Class, 2-Series Gran Tourer B-Class, 5-Series B-Class, Gran Coupe Concept, I8 B-Class concepts; extensive Nurbs and Poly/CAS3 work.
Cas Modeler / Project Lead at BM W ED
November 1, 2008 - February 1, 2015
Freelance CAS modeling and project leadership on multiple BMW exterior/interior projects.
Modelling Manager Design Operation at NIO GmbH Design Studio Munich
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019
Responsible for efficient department operation, headcount/resource planning, deliverables, supplier evaluation, skill development, and process improvements. Recruitment and team development emphasized.
CAS Modeler / Project Lead at Uedelhoven GmbH Design Studio Munich
March 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Lead CAS modeling for EXT Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 Concept, INT Mini Vision Next 100 Concept, and various BMW concepts; coordination across EXT/INT phases.
Freelance CAS Expert at Uedelhoven Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
EXT/INT Nurbs/Poly/SubD projects across production and concept cars; CAD3 (A-Class) work in Nurbs and Poly.

Education

Apprenticeship, Technical Model Maker at BMW AG
September 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
Training as CAS Modeler at Autodesk Alias
April 1, 2003 - September 1, 2004
IHK Certified Systematic Integrative Business Coach at IHK
October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

IHK Certified Systematic Integrative Business Coach
October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other