Senior Footwear Concept and Prototyping Specialist, Global Jordan
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Job Location:
Beaverton, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
02-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a curious hands-on and digitally fluent 3D/Digital Technician to support the operations of the Jordan Concept Labour internal hub for rapid prototyping 3D printing and physical exploration. This is arole designed for someone who loves to build experiment and learn. Youll play a key role in accelerating our prototyping speed supporting footwear innovation and helping translate digital concepts into tangible objects.
This position is ideal for a technically-minded creative with experience in 3D printing modeling or hands-on prototypingand a long-term interest in design product creation or brand storytelling. Youre equal parts maker and thinker and you thrive when youre bridging the gap between concept and craft.This role is a launchpad. Its designed for someone whos ready to build with their hands think with their head and grow into a long-term creative contributor at Jordan Brand
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
Youll work closely with 3D Designers Product Creation teams Innovation and Footwear Design. Youll also collaborate with external vendors and internal partners to maintain uptime deliver prints and evolve how the Concept Lab supports creative teams
Youll be the go-to resource for executing 3D print jobs maintaining lab tools and helping the studio move faster from idea to object
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
Manage daily operations of 3D printers and prototyping toolsensuring machines are clean functional and optimized
Work alongside designers on creating early stage concepts.
Lead orientations on studio equipment and processes for safety and general policies and procedures
Execute and post-process 3D print jobs working from CAD files provided by designers or engineers
Collaborate with design teams to prepare files troubleshoot geometry and meet print timelines
Help document and evolve Concept Lab processes and workflows for speed and reliability
Explore new materials methods and tools that expand our prototyping and visualization capabilities
Learn from and support the 3D design team growing your own skills in modeling rendering and digital storytelling
General studio organization care and clean up.
Identify new technology equipment manufacturing and other methods of make related to 3D design digital design tools and shop fabrication.
Work with Building Facilities Manager and Vendors to make sure all machines equipment and supplies are working and fully stocked.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelors degree inIndustrial Designor related field. Will accept any suitable combination of educationexperienceand training
Experience with 3D printing (FDM SLA SLS etc.) and digital fabrication tools
Working knowledge of CAD modeling tools (e.g. Rhino Fusion 360 Blender SolidWorks)3D printers laser cutters vacuum formers etc
Comfort with physical prototyping model finishing and workshop tools
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; comfortable working independently
Passion for footwear design and brand cultureplus a desire to grow into a creative role over time
Curiosity initiative and the ability to learn on the fly in a fast-paced creative environment
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with diverse groups of people.
Be able to accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced less corporate environment
Be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Ability to exercise high degree of professionalism.
Be ok with flexible/non-concrete deadlines
Physical requirements include the ability to twist bend lift squat reach climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time
Irregular work hours:
This job may require irregular work hours and/or varied work schedule from week to week due to 3D printing time on machine and last min deadlines
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers sign language interpreters accessible and single location for in-person interviews closed captioning and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover as you navigate our application process that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Iis
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- CAD
- Dcom
- Drafting
- Administration Support
