Lead 3D Footwear Designer, Digital Design

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.

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