Sr 3D Footwear Modeler

ABOUT THE POSITION 

As Sr 3D Footwear Modeler, you will be on the cutting edge of creating future footwear products for Columbia Sportswear Company.  Here you’ll work directly with our product partners to render various outdoor, footwear products in a realistic 3D format for leadership decision making.

You will be a member of the digital team pushing creative digital solutions during the Product Creation, Engineering and Innovation phases. In addition to 3D modeling, your responsibilities will include maintaining and operating a variety of 3D rapid prototype printers, and collaborating with the footwear engineering team on new toolings and technologies. You’ll be instrumental in defining and implementing 3D Digital Process & Quality standards to support the long term success of the company’s digital roadmap.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

• Utilize expertise in creating 3D renderings of footwear products, interpreting 2D and 3D files from tech packs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evolve and implement digital processes into the creation process
• Collaborate with omni-ad team in product direction, product brief, footwear construction and design aesthetics, understanding the creation process and timeline deliverables
• Manage and monitor the digital libraries, inclusive of materials, colors, lasts and digital assets
• Maintain and operate a suite of 3D digital scanners and printers
• Visually communicate the digital visions, strategy, and culture of the brand to team members
• Motivate cross functional team members to learn, grow and build their strengths in digital understanding
• Be the pillar of information on digital capabilities and limitations on 3D product creation and software capabilities

YOU ARE 

• A person of unquestionable integrity, honesty in all channels of business relationships and establish a professional culture for team to thrive
• Current and curious about trends in digital software advances and new programs that elevate or increase efficiencies in our process 
• A skilled and persuasive communicator, adept at promoting digital opportunities within various business groups
• A subject matter expert in digital capabilities, enthusiastically advocating for the potential of digital creation
• Collaborative and adept at building partnerships with cross functional groups

YOU HAVE 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Industrial Design, Product Design, or Visual Arts
• ~4 years in 3D modeling or 3D artist experience in relation to product creation
• Proven experience in animation, video gaming or entertainment a plus
• Experience maintaining and using 3D printers in scanning both footwear and flat materials
• Proficient in 3D Design software, eg Keyshot, Cinema 4D, Moto, Maya, Substance, Mincad, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign
• Experience integrating models and assets into platforms, digital web platforms and documents for viewing, project management and deliverables
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point
• Please provide a portfolio that demonstrates your proficiency in 3D modeling

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.