3D CAD Product Developer (Eyewear)

Summary/Objective

The 3D Product development position at CHROME HEARTS® is responsible for transforming initial design concepts into 3-dimensional designs. This includes creating a complete Rhino design file, ensuring low-level manufacturing feasibility, maintaining the design feel and flow, and producing 3D printed or metal cast prototypes.

Essential Functions

• Work directly with the head of the eyewear department on eyewear and other development projects.
• Take all design concepts from 2D sketches or technical drawings to a working 3D Rhino file.
• Evolving a 2D drawing into a 3D model while preserving the initial design concept.
• Developing rough design prototypes using 3D printing or metal casting for designer approval.
• Maintaining the final approved design through on-the-fly revisions.
• Creating detailed 2D drawings with all necessary profiles to communicate the approved 3D design.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of Rhino experience in building complex design models.
• An ability to focus for long periods and maintain high levels of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Proficiency in Keyshot 3D rendering and animation software.
• Ability to translate 2D design concepts into a complex 3D model, including developing manufacturable material thicknesses and low-level mechanical functionality.
• Experience with 3D printing processes, including setting up models for printing and refining printed parts.
• Expertise in converting 3D Rhino files into 2D CAD drawings.
• Capacity to learn and retain Chrome Hearts' design concepts and aesthetic.
• Patience to master the Chrome Hearts design process, which may take several years.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a warehouse, office, and production floor environment. Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and other electronic devices is required.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Workdays are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible scheduling for Fridays.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.