Automotive Design Model Designer
じどうしゃデザインモデルせっけいしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A specialist who creates clay models or digital models to materialize automotive design concepts and verifies shapes and proportions.
Description
Automotive Design Model Designers are professionals in model production that materialize design concepts. Using clay or 3D CAD tools, they create models of automotive exteriors and interiors, verify and correct shapes and proportions. Collaborating with designers, engineers, and prototype departments, they handle everything from modeling to painting and final finishing, playing an indispensable role in design evaluation before mass production.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of electrification and autonomous driving technologies, demand for prototypes using digital modeling and new materials is increasing. Acquiring skills in real-time rendering and VR integration technologies will enhance competitiveness.
Personality Traits
Attention to detail / Excellent aesthetic sense / Excellent communication skills / Sharp observation skills
Work Style
Office Work / On-site Prototype Supervision / Project-based / Team-based
Career Path
Assistant Modeler → Senior Modeler → Chief Modeler → Design Manager
Required Skills
3D CAD Operation / Clay Modeling / Prototyping Techniques / Rendering Software / Sketching Techniques
Recommended Skills
3D Scanner Operation / Advanced Rendering Techniques / English Document Reading / VR/AR Modeling
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in shape affect the quality of completion. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Necessary for conceiving new design concepts. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
Aliases
- Automotive Modeler
- Car Modeler
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