Lead 3D Footwear Designer, Digital Design

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You're   a highly skilled 3D design expert with mastery of   design,   multiple   digital design   tools ,   deep manufacturing   knowledge   and computational design .   You're   a power user of generative AI workflows and actively contribute to tool development. You drive design innovation in hackathons, influence design direction, and serve as a subject matter expert for both craft excellence and emerging   digital   capabilities ,   with the ability to work at speed without compromising design quality.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

- You'll   tackle the most complex footwear projects while partnering with   Footwear Design .   You'll   drive design direction, create innovative solutions, mentor team members, and serve as the bridge between   digital   craft excellence and   cutting-edge   digital   capabilities.

- Unlock the full power of 3D design   taking ideas   from concept to manufacturing

- Create rapid 3D form studies and design iterations that allow quick   explor ations ,   evaluation , and   refin ement of   ideas during concept development

- Deliver production-ready 3D models and visualizations for high-profile projects with new methods of make, collaborating closely with   footwear   d esign,   development   and engineering to ensure feasibility

- Partner   closely   with a   f ootwear design   category   team   to influence direction, present design solutions, and create refined concepts that accelerate decision-making during co-creation timelines

- Work across multiple dimensions on inline, priority, hackathon, and special quick-strike projects, including high-profile collaborations with heavy leadership scrutiny   and compressed timelines

- Create and share custom tools, scripts, and workflows that accelerate the team's capabilities and   establish   new best practices

- Serve as subject matter expert with pipeline teams, and development partners to share best practices and understand how 3D tools can be   leveraged   across the organization

- Champion generative AI adoption by   demonstrating   advanced workflows,   identifying   high-impact use cases, and help ing   others integrate AI tools effectively into their practice

- Partner with the GenAI team, Global Tech, and CP&I to define requirements, test workflows, and provide feedback that helps refine and scale AI-powered design tools for the global design community

- Mentor 3D Designer I and II team members, helping them develop both traditional 3D skills ,   computational workflows,   and   proficiency   with generative AI workflows

- Ensure all work meets the aligned output strategy and process to deliver and support asset management transition across digital pipelines

- Ensure all work meets brand protection standards and is consumer-facing ready, understanding that your 3D models and renderings may be shared with Brand or become public

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You'll   be aligned to a specific Sport team,   working independently on high-complexity projects and partnering closely with your Sport team's Footwear   P roduct   D esigner and Design Director .   You   will   collaborate with senior leadership, development, engineering, and factory partners while also partnering with the GenAI team, Global Tech, and CP&I to refine and scale   digital and   AI-powered design tools.   You'll   mentor junior designers and may work across multiple Sport teams for special initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING

- BA/BFA degree in related field preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education,   experience   and training

- 6+ years of experience in 3D design creation

- Expert-level   P oly gon,   SubD   and NURBS   modeling across multiple software packages with knowledge of computational design and procedural modeling ( Blender, Maya, Rhino,   Grasshopper,   Houdini   etc.) ,   with the ability to move efficiently between modeling methods based on design and speed requirements

- Ability to create rapid form studies and iterative concept models, including custom Grasshopper scripts and computational workflows that enable designers to quickly explore, evaluate, and refine design directions.

- Expertise   identifying   emerging technologies and rapidly translating them into practical workflows that enhance speed,   quality   and design excellence

- Deep u nderstanding of   product   engineering, development requirements, and manufacturing constraints .   Professional footwear experience strongly preferred

- Proven   track record   applying and refining generative AI workflows to deliver innovative design solutions   ( Vizcom   is   required   and   e xperience with AI-assisted coding workflows is   preferred . )

- Hands-on   expertise   with 3D printing technologies, including optimizing geometry for additive manufacturing and validating prototypes through iterative testing

- Advanced rendering skills with ability to create custom environments, materials, and lighting setups

- Experience collaborating with engineering teams to develop custom tools and workflows

- Portfolio   demonstrating   ability to design, model, and execute high-quality 3D content   with footwear experience preferred

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .