The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, we've been committed to enriching the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. We are more than a collection of leading golf brands and products. We are a team united in our passion for the game. We are bridge builders who embrace our responsibility to leave our brands, businesses, communities, and the game of golf in a better position than when we started.
Together we live by the credo, "Autograph your work with excellence." We earn our position as unrivaled leaders in every category in which we compete, striving for excellence in all that we do - from the performance and consistency of our products to our engagement with golfers and trade partners, to our commitment to creating a workplace built on diversity, inclusion, belonging and respect.
Summary: As a Senior Associate 3D Technical Designer, the incumbent will create 3D product assets for apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods product categories, in partnership with cross-functional business teams. The 3D Technical Designer will successfully translate the product design and style vision into a consistent fit and quality level through application of blocks, pattern analysis, fit analysis, appropriate construction methods, accurate specification packages, and fit session management.
Responsibilities:
Will assist in building of 3D libraries for apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods product categories, creating high quality, photo realistic rendered assets of 3D models.
Provide support in the conversion of 3D assets between multiple programs, as well as for web and animation, with model texturing and UV map optimization.
Coordinate and manage fabric submission for digitization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of standards and processes for 3D.
Continuously look for ways of improving and enhancing 3D capabilities across all product categories. Communicate with Design and Tech Design teams on improving existing 3D designs.
All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelors' Degree in relevant design field (design fields include Product, Industrial, 3D, Accessories, Footwear, Apparel, Designing, Modeling, Sculpting and/or rendering in 3D digital applications).
3+ years work experience in a design field such as: Product, Industrial, 3D, Accessories, Footwear, or Apparel 2+ years focused experience in designing, modeling, sculpting and/or rendering in 3D digital applications. Experience in 3d tools and technologies. Advanced 3D skills and project management capabilities that can support multiple product categories within accessories, apparel, hard goods, and footwear. Experience with host of consumer goods categories preferred: footwear, sports equipment (golf balls and clubs), apparel, and hard and soft accessories.
Travel as necessary.
Needs to be able to work with teams and work independently to hit business calendar milestones.
Robust knowledge of 3D fabric draping programs: CLO3D (preferred), Style3D, or Browzwear VStitcher. Advanced knowledge of 3D hard modeling, texturing, and sculpting programs, such as: Rhino, Maya, Blender, Zbrush, or Adobe Substance Suite.
Can demonstrate extensive portfolio showcasing rendering techniques, in programs such as KeyShot, Cinema4D, or Blender. Strong experience with garment construction, technical fit sessions, reviewing spec sheets, and parametric avatar use.
Must understand HDRI maps, PBR maps, UV mapping, and other 3D essentials.
Understanding of different 3D export types and their best use cases. Understanding of web turntables / WebGL, in context of 3D viewing.
Highly motivated to continue your 3D journey, with supplied new 3D software.