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Function: Design
Contract: Full time – Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL
Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.
Purpose of the Role
Join the Digital Surfacing team as an Expert Blender Modeller where you'll play a pivotal role in creating design visions to help us deliver our product ambitions and to shape our Beyond100+ strategy. You’ll be responsible for creating high quality digital models, collaborating closely with Designers and Studio Engineers and ensuring models can be used for both physical and digital purposes.
Whilst working on live projects you’ll also have the opportunity to experiment with tools and processes to enhance surface data delivery and mentor junior team members.
Reporting into the Lead Design Manager your main responsibilities include;
* Leading the creation of high quality Blender data sets for physical and virtual sign-off.
* Collaborating closely with all functions of the design departments.
* Monitoring surface quality and standards.
* Mentoring junior team members and assessing current and future tools to be as efficient and agile as possible.
* Supporting and presenting in Bentley R&D reviews, representing Bentley Design and Digital Surfacing.
About the Team
As part of VW Group’s ‘Success by Design’ strategy, Bentley Design (including Digital Surfacing) sits outside of engineering and reports directly to the CEO. Working as part of a combined CAS and STRAK surfacing team, the team works closely with all design functions to collaborate with Bentley Engineering in translating design visions and future technologies into 3D surfaces and products. We are an agile and dynamic team who apply their skillsets across multiple touch points throughout the product lifecycle, be it for show-cars, series production or Mulliner coachbuilt projects.
About you – Skills and Experience
* Proven experience as a Blender Modeller within an OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment.
* A portfolio of your work, in PDF format that is no more than 10 pages.
* Expert proficiency in not only Blender Modelling but also visualization.
* Experience working as part of a team.
* A degree in Automotive, Transport, Product Design or equivalent experience.
* Is interested in learning or has knowledge of other CAD/Visualisation Softwares.
What Bentley Offers
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
* Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
* Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
* Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
* Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
* Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
* Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
* Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving
The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops, and Legends gym.
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.
We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity, and we positively celebrate the differences between people.
Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100 strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.
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