London, UK
Maker
at Heatherwick Studio
Heatherwick Studio is looking for a maker to join its London-based team.
Your role
This is a unique and exciting role where you will work closely with the project teams in proposing, defining and executing presentation, sketch and prototype objects to facilitate concept proving and design representation.
You will be an integral part of the making team, working closely with the head of making in developing and maintaining making team resourcing, knowledge sharing, training and development strategy.
Your responsibilities:
- support project designers with 3D physical making requirements and deliver high-quality objects on time and to requirements
- making architectural models as well as other physical products of different materials and media including full size prototype and furniture piece
- manage small to medium size projects independently, or to lead, as well as being part of a team, in all making activities
- contribute to the making brief formulation, making design options, and project design review processes, and demonstrate a professional approach at all times
- assist project teams in clarifying making priorities, programme, and ambition, and advice on suitable making proposals that could achieve the desired outcome
- assist the project team in translating digital design information into operable digital making information
- working closely with the head of making in defining programme for making briefing, review and de-briefing on each making activity
Your skills, experience and attributes:
- at least two years’ experience in architectural model making
- a degree in architecture or model making related discipline would be advantageous
- able to read architectural drawings
- able to understand architectural design intent, physical geometry and able to interpret drawings into physical making
- demonstrable aesthetic and design judgement, as well as high levels of accuracy and making skills
- experience managing making projects would be a big bonus
- demonstrable experience and knowledge of workshop machinery, including circular saw, band saw, pillar drill and disc sander
- high level of digital manufacture processes, including Rapid Prototyping and laser cutting
- knowledge of working with different materials
- knowledge of current architectural model making trends and techniques
- extremely familiar with 3D printer
- solid 3D computing skills, fluent with Rhino and Adobe CS
- Grasshopper, mesh fixing, a CNC manufacture is preferred
- highly motivated and enthusiastic about great design
- excellent communication skills
- problem-solving and organisational skills
- good spoken and written English is essential.
How to apply
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Heatherwick Studio is an international studio that brings together craft, design, architecture, and strategic thinking together in a single workspace.
We are a vibrant practice focused on innovation, collaboration and making, constantly questioning the boundary of what is possible.
Today a team of 200, we are involved in numerous extraordinary projects around the world.