Lead Facilitator

Position: Lead Facilitator – 3D Design & Printing

Location: Auroville, India

See yourself at Yuvabe.

Join the team as our Lead Facilitator – 3D Design & Printing!

Prefered Language: Tamil & English

About Yuvabe:

In a world where unchecked capitalism and digitisation have distanced young people from fulfilling careers—fueling trends like the ‘Great Resignation’ and ‘Quiet Quitting’—Yuvabe offers a new path. With our #Work #Serve #Evolve (WSE) model, we're building a socially-driven enterprise that aligns work with purpose. Through real-world projects in Tech, Design, and Sustainability, we empower youth to upskill while fostering a service mindset and inner growth.

We are located in Auroville, the City of Future, where we are working hard to enable young minds in the bioregion to innovate, grow, and live in harmony with nature. Come join us to make a difference—for you and the world!

We have a strong network of mentors and domain experts with global experience and education (IBM, Motorola, University of Chicago-Booth, Kellogg-Northwestern, TISS) that can guide you to unleashing your potential!

About Auroville:

‘The City of Dawn’ is an international, cultural experimental field developed with the support of the Govt. of India and UNESCO in 1968. It was conceived as a practical attempt to foster the symbiotic coexistence of all, in turn paving the way for a sustainable future for Earth and its inhabitants. This sustainability laboratory is dedicated to promoting the values of unending education, discovery, circular economy, human unity, and constant progress to restore the health of our world.

About the Role

We're looking for a creative and hands-on 3D-design professional who loves to teach. As Lead Facilitator – 3D Design & Printing, you will guide a diverse group of learners through the processes of modelling, printing, post-processing, and presenting physical prototypes. This is a full-time, on-site role where you'll lead workshops, mentor student projects, and help build strong maker-portfolios. If you believe 3D printing is more than tech—it's an empowerment tool—this role is for you.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate in-person sessions on 3D design, modeling, and additive manufacturing fundamentals.
  • Guide students through hands-on projects and capstone prototypes
  • Support portfolio building and presentation of 3D design work
  • Track progress, engagement, and learning outcomes
  • Mentor students on career paths in design, prototyping, and advanced manufacturing
  • Participant Support: Offer guidance and mentorship to participants, providing constructive feedback on assignments, presentations, and discussions.
  • Work closely with the team to refine learning materials and lesson plans wherever required
  • Organize demo days to showcase student project

Educational Qualification and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Master's degree preferred but not mandatory
  • Min 2 to 3 years hands-on experience with leading 3D design and modeling tools such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Blender, Rhino, or TinkerCAD etc.
  • Familiarity with slicing and print preparation software such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D etc.
  • Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or facilitating workshops in design or digital fabrication
  • Proven ability to manage end-to-end 3D printing workflows — from concept modeling to final printed output
  • Understanding of industry practices in rapid prototyping, product development, and design thinking
  • Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams and adapting instructional content for diverse learning levels

Location

  • This role will be located in our Auroville, India office. Approximately 10% of travel is anticipated [globally/within India].

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary [Stipend]
  • eBike 
  • Free lunch 
  • Access to a world-class mentor network

Yuvabe thinks BIG. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values.

If you're a passionate, skilled educator dedicated to advancing sustainability and empowering young professionals in their learning journey, we invite you to apply for the role of Lead Educator in our sustainability program!

How to apply

If you're interested in this role and are willing to commit to staying in Auroville for 12-24 months (Minimum), please reach out to us at info@yuvabe.com.