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Studio Fuksas is seeking an architect – model maker to join its team in Rome.

Architect – model maker

Working with the product development team, this individual will create rough mock-ups, functional prototypes, and finished (presentation quality) from study model up to physical owner.

Duties and responsibilities:

• experience in: fabricating, machining, sanding, finishing, polishing, painting, clear coating, texturing, color mixing and assembly
• develop prototypes of different levels of finish throughout the entire product development process
• create high end visual prototypes used for customer presentation meetings
• develop prototypes using a variety of materials including foam, wood, plastic, metal, composites and other materials
• collaborate with designers and architect to brainstorm solutions to design problems
• help maintain clean, and organised workplace
• great teams work skills
• be able to problem solve and find solution to problems or modifications that may arise

Qualifications and skills:

• degree in architecture, industrial design or fine arts, with a preferred concentration in architectural model making
• one to three years’ experience in model making
• experience in advanced finishing techniques required to complete presentation models: fabricating, sanding, finishing, polishing, painting, clear coating, texturing, and assembly with extreme attention to detail
• autocad 2D, Rhinoceros and Photoshop
• laser cutting experience
• 3D printing experience
• skilled at visualizing a 3-dimensional part from mechanical drawings, hand sketches
• experience working with a variety of materials: wood, foam, metal, plastics, and composites
• experience working with a variety of hand and power tools
• interest in photography as a plus
• fluent English

Candidates must have EU work visa.

Please submit your application with CV, portfolio in printable format and cover letter via the ‘apply’ link below.

www.fuksas.com

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