As a 3D Innovation Designer 2 on the Innovation & Elite Athlete Team, you will drive both art and science by creating what athletes need and want in their lives—a digital craftsperson who transforms visionary concepts into tangible reality. You'll work with a fearless team at the leading edge of footwear creation, developing advanced 3D models that span from early-stage explorations to production-ready geometry.
Requirements
- Pioneer advanced 3D design across concept, prototype, and production phases, pushing the limits of what's possible in footwear design.
- Master aesthetic and technical excellence, blending digital sculpting prowess with highly controlled 3D modeling capabilities to create forms that are both beautiful and performance-driven.
- Scale your workflow dynamically—move fluidly from quick, iterative explorations to high-fidelity, production-ready geometry based on project needs and timelines.
- Generate production tooling geometry using Rhino 3D or other surface modeling environments, ensuring designs can be prototyped and tested with elite athletes.
- Create photorealistic renderings that communicate design concepts and performance expression with impact.
- Demonstrate 3D fluency across multiple paradigms, work confidently with NURBs, mesh, and other geometry typologies to solve complex design challenges.
- Navigate 3D interoperability with expertise, moving seamlessly between formats and software platforms based on project requirements.
- Apply foundational knowledge of footwear construction: Understand methods of make, tooling processes, upper construction techniques, and how digital forms translate to physical products.
- Partner directly with Innovation Footwear Design and Computational Design team members to create breakthrough footwear concepts that advance performance.
- Interface regularly with Run Research, Product Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to ensure designs are grounded in performance science and manufacturing reality.
- Present concepts and designs with clarity and conviction, inspiring cross-functional teams to embrace bold ideas.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to Associate Designers and Designer 1 team members, elevating the entire team's capabilities.
- Own your deadlines and deliver with excellence: Establish and manage timelines and autonomously ensure accurate completion of projects.
- Travel as needed (approximately 10%) to Asia, Europe, trade shows, races, factory sites, or other locations that advance the work.
- Explore algorithmic modeling approaches such as Grasshopper, Houdini, Blender Geometry Nodes, and other computational design tools.
- Experiment with animated forms to communicate advanced design expression and performance dynamics.
- Identify and champion new methods for evolving our 3D workflows, continuously improving our capabilities and knowledge base.
- Deepen your understanding of performance footwear construction, runner biomechanics, manufacturing processes, and design philosophy.
- Conduct factory and supplier visits to gain firsthand insights into manufacturing processes and build relationships that inform better design decisions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- HSA and employer contribution
- FSA
- Family & fertility assistance
- 401K Savings Plan and match
- Employee assistance program
- Transportation assistance
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave
