Hard Modelling Designer (Gaydon, GB)

REQ ID: 129560JOB TITLE: Hard Modelling DesignerSALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 22/07/2025

POSTING END DATE: 05/08/2025

LOCATION: Gaydon

As a part of the Creative team, you’ll be at the core of what we do at JLR, shaping the future of modern luxury. Working in Vehicle Design, Materiality, Brand Design, Digital Design, Business Planning and Transformation, you’ll collaborate with other creative minds to deliver sustainable solutions using cutting-edge technology. Unleash your creativity on iconic brands. Come, be a proud creator of the exceptional.

Creative Modelling is a function responsible for the creation of Design products through the manufacture of bespoke interior and exterior components. As a Hard Modelling Specialist, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team delivering products to an exceptionally high standard using a wide and varied materials, processes and technologies. You will also you will also support less experienced members of the team of model makers, mentoring them regarding modelling techniques, etc.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what to expect:

Interpretation of CAD Drawings/Designs/Sketches/Renderings. Machine, hand manufacture and finish of full size/scale models of automotive components using a wide range of modelling materials and processes (to include Tooling boards, fibreglass, woods, aluminium extrusion, Rapid Prototype materials and plastics) to prescribed standards. Hand finishing and surfacing of full size/scale model components. Liaise and work with other functions and processes within Design Model Operations Contribute to improvement of processes and procedures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

Experience within a Model Shop or Development Area. An excellent understanding of Hard Model creation processes. Use of wood working machinery. Hand finishing and surfacing skills. Problem solving skills.

BENEFITS:

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available.• A competitive pension• A JLR company performance-related bonus• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong• learning.• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies• Flexible working*

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.