Hard Skills
AdvancedPrecision Clay ModelingThe ability to translate 2D conceptual sketches and digital designs into accurate 3D physical representations using clay and armatures.
IntermediateInterpretation of Technical DrawingsThe skill of reading and understanding architectural, engineering, or industrial design blueprints to ensure scale and proportion accuracy.
ExpertSurface Finishing and TexturingTechniques used to manipulate the exterior of a clay model to simulate different materials, such as leather, metal, or wood.
EntryTool Maintenance and Armature ConstructionKnowledge of building the internal structural support (armatures) for large models and the maintenance of sculpting tools.
Soft Skills
IntermediateCross-Functional CollaborationWorking effectively with industrial designers, engineers, and digital modelers to reconcile aesthetic goals with technical constraints.
AdvancedSpatial ReasoningThe mental capacity to visualize and manipulate 3D shapes and volumes in physical space.
ExpertAttention to DetailThe ability to identify and correct minute imperfections in symmetry, surface tension, and line flow in a physical model.