CAD Modeler
Job Description
David Webb is adding a CAD Modeler to its growing team. The CAD team works directly with David Webb’s lead creatives, its archives, and its master jewelers in the workshop (right down the hall!) to execute new, legacy, and custom designs at retail prices from $5,000 through $1MM and above.
The role will work alongside our team of highly-experienced designers and CAD modelers. (While candidates from related fields such as the video game and toy industries will be considered, specific experience with jewelry CAD modeling is strongly preferred.)
Key tasks will include:
- Creating 3D models from reference images and/or existing models
- Scanning existing molds and creating mesh for the company’s extensive library
- Working with the company’s creative design team to develop new ideas
- Collaborating with the workshop throughout the creation process
- Managing the casting process, including communicating directly with vendors to place and monitor the progress of casting orders
- Working closely with the sales team to execute against custom orders for high-priority clients
- Preserving the company’s master models
- Working with the rest of the CAD team in order development, product development, prioritization, and organization
Requirements …
- Strong knowledge of rhino and/or zbrush are absolutely required
- Advanced knowledge of subD & hard surface modeling
- Digital sculpting experience (jewelry, video games, toy design, fabrication, etc)
You are …
- Able to interpret 2D renderings in 3D format
- Able to work both collaboratively and independently
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Self motivated and able to work in a tight deadline
- A pleasure to work with (really!)
This is a full-time, in-house position in the office on New York's Upper East Side. Due to the high degree of collaboration, remote employment will not be considered for this role. Relocation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Minimum of 5 years of total work experience is required, as are a relevant degree and portfolio. Please send resume and portfolio to , with "CAD Application" in the subject line.