Jonathan Perkins
About Jonathan Perkins
Jonathan Perkins is a Sr. Specialist in Design Prototyping at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience as a clay modeler for various automotive companies and a strong educational background in Computer Science and Biochemistry.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Jonathan Perkins is currently working as a Sr. Specialist in Design Prototyping at Nikola Motor Company. He has been with the company since 2020 and operates out of Phoenix, Arizona, United States. As a Senior Specialist, Jonathan brings extensive experience in design prototyping to the innovative landscape of Nikola Motor Company.
Previous Experience at Kia Motors America
Jonathan Perkins has had multiple stints at Kia Motors America as a Clay Modeler. He first worked there in 2016 for 2 months in Irvine, CA, and then returned later in 2016 for another 4-month period. This experience at Kia provided him with a robust understanding of automotive clay modeling.
Experience at Design Consulting GmbH
From 2015 to 2020, Jonathan Perkins worked as a Clay Modeler at Design Consulting GmbH. This five-year tenure in Orange County, California, U.S., allowed him to hone his skills and gain significant expertise in clay modeling. His work during this period likely involved a range of design and prototyping projects.
Educational Background
Jonathan Perkins holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from New York University, which he achieved between 2017 and 2020. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Loyola Marymount University, completing this program in 2012. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills in design and modeling.