Model Maker Jr

Job Title: Jr. Model Maker
Job Duration: 12 Months on W2
Job Location: Burbank CA

• This position supports development teams through the creation of a wide variety of physical models.
• The role focuses on creative development while applying an understanding of manufacturing processes decoration application and tooling requirements.
• Working closely with development partners this position helps deliver high-quality prototypes that meet the needs of internal teams and licensing partners while using the latest technologies.
• The role also manages the external vendor base by assigning development work monitoring quality and ensuring timely delivery of prototypes.

• This position is responsible for packing shipping and tracking prototypes moving into and out of the development process to ensure that both internal teams and external partners receive required samples.
• This role uses a variety of technologies including 3D printers laser cutters desktop CNC equipment standard shop tools and both spray and hand painting techniques.
• Models produced in this role are used for internal presentations concept reviews licensor meetings and approvals as well as retailer presentations.
• The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple projects and priorities communicate status clearly and deliver work by agreed deadlines.
• The candidate will be responsible for supporting several small- to medium-sized brands partnering with the Boston model shop Design Sculpting and Marketing teams to develop and define the aesthetic appearance of physical models.
• This position works with highly sensitive intellectual property and must follow company policies and procedures to ensure that IP assets are protected in all forms.

• The ideal candidate brings a passion for creating physical models and uses the latest technologies alongside strong hands-on skills to bring concepts to life.
• This role requires strong prototyping experience and proficiency with 3D development technologies and software commonly used in the industry to create highly finished prototypes.
• The candidate should have experience managing multiple projects and priorities while ensuring that development partners receive finished samples on time to meet required timelines.
• A solid understanding of consumer product development milestones is essential along with experience supporting product development through models used for licensor samples photo samples and marketing promotional assets.
• You will use your expertise to manage multiple projects with external vendors overseeing cost timing and quality while ensuring on-time delivery.
• This role manages all incoming and outgoing prototype shipments for development partners ensuring due diligence in packing shipping and tracking to maintain sample security.
• Strong communication skills are required to partner effectively with cross-functional team members on aesthetics and component or content accuracy.
• This position may also support shows and events that require both domestic and international travel.

Required Experience:

Junior IC