3D Product Design Developer

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

3D Product development position is responsible for taking initial design concepts from 2-dimensional sketches to 3-dimensional design. This includes developing a complete Rhino design file including all 3-dimensional surfaces, low level manufacturing feasibility, general fit correctness and maintaining the overall design feel and flow provided In the initial product sketch or technical drawing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Eyewear and other development projects work directly with head of the eyewear département.

· Responsible for taking all design concepts provided from the 2-dimesional or concept stage to a working 3-D Rhino file. This process is comprised mainly of evolving a 2D drawing into a 3D model without compromising the initial design concept as well as evolving the 2D concept into 3D model in the spirit of the initial design.

· Rough Design prototyping - Development of 3D printed or metal cast prototypes for designer approval.

· On the fly revisions to bring the idea to a final approved stage.

· Development of a detailed 2-dimensional drawing with all necessary profiles to concisely communicate the approved 3Dimentional design in a 2D format.

QUALIFICATIONS

· 3 to 5 years rhino experience building complex design models with an ability to understand and or learn a certain amount of general technical eyewear manufacturing concepts.

· An ability to focus for long periods of time and a high level of attention to detail.

· Proficient with adobe Illustrator.

· Proficient in keyshots 3D rendering and animation software. Should be able to take a rhino design model and render all proposed materials to match existing and new colorways.

· Competent in taking 2-dimensional design concepts to a complex 3-dimensional model. Including evolving all radiuses and undeveloped or defined surfaces, developing manufacturable material thicknesses and low-level mechanical functionality and part connectivity.

· Competent with the 3D printing process including setting up models to print and evolving the printed part to a field test worthy piece.

· Competent in taking a 3-d Rhino file to a 2-dimensional cad drawing.

· Ability to learn and retain eyewear design concepts coming from the Head of the eyewear division.

· This is not a design position. However, it is an opportunity to, over a period of time, learn for the 30 years eyewear design experience that rests in the design team.

· Key candidates will possess the patience and teachabilty to learn the companies process to mastery which may be a multi-year undertaking.

An extremely successful PE firm that is growing and expanding that offers excellent benefits and a positive work environment.

Company Description

An extremely successful PE firm that is growing and expanding that offers excellent benefits and a positive work environment.