Description
Work Arrangement:
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Deisgn Studio in Pasadena, California on a full-time basis.
The Role:
GM Design's Advanced Studio in Pasadena, California is looking for a Clay Sculptor to create clay models by developing aesthetic surfaces, which meet time and quality requirements as directed by Sculpting Leadership for assigned programs. In this role, you will contribute to problem solving by collaborating with design and engineering partners. You will assist in the mentoring of other sculptors. You will contribute to the creation of new modeling practices and procedures with occasional demonstrations.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What You'll Do:
• Exhibit a safety mentality while identifying, taking ownership, and resolving safety concerns
• Develop surfaces by hand for physical clay models
• Support surface releases which meet design approval, production engineering, and data release requirements
• Understand program timelines and all relating model quality requirements
• Adhere to common GM Global Design processes / best practices
• Mentor others occasionally to achieve modeling standards and technical ability
• Support studio personnel in the development of solutions to engineering and design challenges
• Attend appropriate program related meetings as defined by Sculpting Leadership
• Perform assessment of surface quality (clay or digital)
• Adhere to corporate data management processes (TeamCenter, SharePoint etc.) and communication systems (timekeeping, email etc.)
• Ask for and anticipate customer needs; make all business decisions to support those needs
Additional Description
Please note, you must submit a Portfolio to be considered for this position - See Instructions Below
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
• Showcases high level of creativity and problem-solving skills
• Strong sketch interpretation skills and ability to translate design input into 3D models
• Proficient in the use of creative clay or digital modeling equipment
• Ability to successfully incorporate engineering criteria into a design theme
• Demonstrates courage to make changes that will improve the organization, and help others overcome their resistance to change
• Functional knowledge in the use of current office software (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
• Seeks opportunities for innovation by executing on the latest ideas and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry related experience required
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for this position, you will need to submit a portfolio in addition to your resume and profile. We strongly recommend linking your online portfolio in the "website" section of the application as we are able to access much larger files that way. If your portfolio is not available online, please follow the instructions below to upload your portfolio as a separate attachment as you did with the resume. Please NO dropbox files or Google docs.
1. Save your portfolio as a pdf document
2. Name your portfolio your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME. Example: Candidate name is John Smith. Portfolio pdf file name is: Smith, John.pdf
3. Upload as an attachment - you may have to condense the file.
DISCLAIMER: The Works included in your Career Portfolio must not be subject to any non-disclosure and/or confidentiality agreement. If the Works in your Career Portfolio are owned by your current or former employer, or by any other Third Party, there must be an express written consent from the Owner allowing the Works to be included in your Career Portfolio for sharing with General Motors ("GM"). By sharing your Career Portfolio, you grant to GM the right to quote, paraphrase, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use all or any portion of the Career Portfolio for purposes of making a hiring determination. By sharing your Career Portfolio, you also agree to release and discharge GM, and its licensees, successors, and assigns, from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action that you may have regarding any use of the Career Portfolio, including (but not limited to) any claims based on the right to privacy, the right to publicity, copyright, libel, defamation, or any other right.
Compensation:
The expected base compensation for this role is: $77,708 and $124,131 Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. You also need to include general information about potential commissions, if applicable. Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits:
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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