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3D Footwear Designer

24 Seven Talent
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

3D Footwear Designer

Global Athletic Performance Brand is seeking a 3D Footwear Designer

Role Overview

The 3D Footwear Designer is responsible for creating innovative and precise digital representations of footwear concepts, enabling seamless collaboration between design, development, and manufacturing teams. This role involves building detailed 3D prototypes, rendering models for presentations, and delivering CAD-ready files while incorporating material and texture visualizations and iterative design updates.

Key Responsibilities

  • 3D Prototyping and Design
  • Create highly detailed and accurate 3D digital prototypes of footwear concepts.
  • Develop innovative designs that balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability.
  • Rendering and Visualization
  • Produce high-quality rendered models for internal and external presentations.
  • Visualize materials, colors, and textures to enhance design communication and storytelling.
  • CAD and Manufacturing Preparation
  • Generate precise CAD-ready files for tooling and manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure designs meet technical and production standards.
  • Iteration and Revision
  • Perform iterative 3D design revisions based on feedback from stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Maintain flexibility to refine designs to meet evolving project goals.
  • Trend and Technology Integration
  • Stay informed on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in 3D design and footwear manufacturing.
  • Explore new tools and techniques to improve the efficiency and quality of the design process.

Key Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency in 3D design software such as Rhino, Blender, or KeyShot.
  • Experience with CAD software for creating production-ready files.
  • Strong understanding of material properties, color theory, and texture visualization.
  • Ability to translate sketches and design briefs into realistic 3D models.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and manufacturability.
  • Passion for innovation and an understanding of footwear design trends and consumer preferences.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Footwear Design, Product Design, or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in 3D design, preferably in footwear or a related industry.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing 3D prototypes, rendered models, and CAD-ready files.
  • Knowledge of footwear construction and manufacturing processes is a plus.
  • Contract

    Hybrid Work Schedule- 3 days in office

    Location- DTLA

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