Model Making Apprentice

At Heatherwick Studio, physical prototypes are a core part of how ideas evolve. Building and testing objects helps to explore form, understand scale and evaluate possibilities in ways drawings and screens cannot. These pieces often shape conversations and influence design decisions as projects develop. As ideas progress, models also become a powerful way to share the final vision, crafted with care and detail so clients and collaborators can experience the design as something tangible, engaging and real.

Over the 3-year programme, you’ll build technical knowledge and practical capability while contributing to ongoing work under the guidance of experienced modelmakers. Apprenticeships are funded by government and employers, so there are no tuition fees to pay, and apprentices receive a salary while they learn, with dedicated time to balance study and studio practice.

Training:
You will work 4 days a week at our studio in Kings Cross, London, and spend one day per week studying with Arts University Bournemouth online  There will also be three 5-day residentials to Bournemouth per year. Expenses will be funded by Heatherwick Studio

Training Outcome:
This role is a permanent position, so on completion of this apprenticeship, you will work full time in our workshop

Employer Description:

Heatherwick studio is formed of over 250 problem solvers. The studio strives to design inspiring, impactful projects and sensitise millions of people to the epidemic of emotionally unhealthy environments that surround us all. Our goal is to spark a global movement that no longer tolerates inhuman, soulless places.

Our vision is for a world where the buildings and places around us are radically more joyful, engaging and human.

Based out of our combined workshop and design studios in London, Shanghai, and California, we create buildings, spaces, masterplans, objects, and infrastructure all over the world. At any one time, we might be working on a pollution-eating car, an international headquarters in Silicon Valley, an opera house in China, or a chair. We value each equally.

Working Hours :
You will be employed by Heatherwick Studio full time. Our working week runs from Monday- Friday. You will spend 4 full days a week at our Kings Cross Studio in London and then study online one day per week from home.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Focus