Digital Design Project Lead

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Optic Group Full time
Job Description

Fixed Term Contract role - (2 years) Base Salary + London Allowance (£5, up to 10% Bonus

About us

Optic Group provide end to end innovative Design Services using cutting edge tools and technology to bring our clients ideas to life in CGI , 3D and immersive interactive experiences; creating amazing landscapes for clients products and imagery. We are highly skilled, experienced experts who have built a strong reputation as a trusted partner in automotive design for the past 25 years.

About the role and what you'll be doing -

You will lead a digital team and project, responsible for the design and production of CAD models and images collaborating with the wider team of designers and project managers to track and deliver targets.

  • Proactively lead the co-ordination and delivery of digital projects with the main focus on Exterior Design Projects
  • Co-ordinate and manage a digital modelling team to ensure a high quality of output and that project targets and deliverables are met
  • Ensure the integrity of CAD data and verify the data is suitable for its intended purpose
  • with alternative and advanced CAD modelling and visualisation techniques
  • Delegate digital tasks within a given project amongst other digital modellers to ensure key project milestones are met in accordance with Design Project Managers (DPM's) overall schedule
  • Participate in project meetings where necessary and ensure the relevant information is communicated to the other digital modellers assigned to the project
  • Assist in the co-ordination of the digital design via CAD modelling
  • Communicate any concerns regarding the quality of the digital design model data to the other digital modellers within the project team and the Design Project Manager.
  • Ensure the CAD master file is kept up to date in accordance with the project schedule.
  • Proactively contribute alternative and advanced uses of new software/hardware to improve overall efficiency within the team
  • Ensure 'Best Practice' is followed at all times

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience of managing a team within a design studio environment and leading a Digital Project
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of automotive design and engineering
  • Design Industry expertise
  • Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to a team
  • A strong communicator and able to work with cross functional teams to deliver projects
  • Have strong attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines
  • Confident to challenge ideas in a positive way
  • Flexible and agile approach, embracing changes that arise

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

  • Degree in Automotive Design or equivalent
  • Experience in all stages of the automotive design process from conception to production
  • Working knowledge of automotive and whole vehicle programmes
  • Working knowledge of CAD software modelling and leading Exterior projects, skills should include:
  • Autodesk Alias
  • Sketch modelling (NURBS)
  • Polygon Modelling & Re-topology
  • Class A surfacing
  • CAD Data Conversion

Please note that you will need a UK passport / valid UK Settlement status or a Visa that does not require any sponsorship to apply for this role.

Optic Group is a specialist Design Services consultancy representing clients in the UK within the Automotive sector.



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