3D CAD Footwear Designer (Altra)
Core
Create high-quality 3D models, visualizations, and digital prototypes for inline footwear concepts to accelerate design communication and commercialization.
Role type
Senior IC 3D CAD Footwear Designer
Builds
Digital product assets (3D models, renders, prototypes) for Altra's inline footwear line
Domain
Footwear design and manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
3D surfacing and modeling, footwear construction knowledge, tooling development, rapid prototyping, visualization and rendering, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Computational or parametric workflows, direct factory partnership experience, advanced rendering platforms
Technologies
Rhinoceros 3D, Blender, SolidWorks, Grasshopper, Houdini, KeyShot, Maya
Responsibilities
Create high-quality 3D models of footwear concepts, components, and tooling; translate sketches and design intent into digital 3D form; build and refine outsole, midsole, and upper models; develop compelling renderings and visualizations; support rapid iteration with fast-turn digital prototypes; collaborate cross-functionally to balance performance, manufacturability, and cost; maintain digital model integrity for factory handoff.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC