Senior Associate 3D Technical Designer

Acushnet Company

. Develop high-quality 3D assets across apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $74,544 - $92,945 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced 3D design skills with a focus on apparel, footwear, and accessories, utilizing tools for modeling, rendering, and digital asset management. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize product development and visualization processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced 3D Design Skills3D Modeling and Texturing Software ProficiencyExperience with CLO3D, Style3D, or Browzwear VStitcherPhotorealistic Rendering ExperienceStrong Project Management Skills

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Hard Skills

3D ModelingTexturingSculptingRenderingDigital Asset ManagementGarment ConstructionPattern AnalysisFit EvaluationUV MappingPBR Workflows

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

BlenderMayaRhinoZBrushAdobe Substance SuiteKeyShotCinema4DWebGL3D Digital ApplicationsInteractive 3D Visualization Technologies

Industry Keywords

Product DesignIndustrial DesignApparel DesignFootwear DesignAccessories Design3D Asset LibrariesFabric SimulationDigital TransformationConsumer Product CategoriesEmerging Technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop high-quality 3D assets across apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods
Create realistic, production-ready 3D models and rendered assets representing product intent, materials, fit, and construction
Support product development, visualization, and digital transformation initiatives
Expand and manage 3D asset libraries across multiple product categories
Convert 3D assets between platforms and applications
Optimize textures and UV maps and prepare assets for web, animation, and other digital experiences
Coordinate fabric digitization efforts
Support garment fit analysis
Establish standards, workflows, and best practices for 3D product creation
Explore emerging technologies, tools, and workflows for product visualization and development
Collaborate with Design, Technical Design, Product Creation, and other cross-functional teams
Improve efficiency, accelerate product development timelines, and advance 3D adoption across the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, 3D Design, Apparel Design, Footwear Design, Accessories Design, or a related field focused on digital modeling, rendering, sculpting, or product creation
3+ years of experience in product design, industrial design, apparel, footwear, accessories, hard goods, or a related design discipline
2+ years of hands-on experience designing, modeling, sculpting, rendering, and developing assets within professional 3D digital applications
Advanced 3D design skills supporting apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods
Experience creating high-quality, photorealistic rendered assets and digital product visualizations
Strong knowledge of 3D apparel simulation and fabric draping tools, including CLO3D, Style3D, Browzwear VStitcher, or similar platforms
Advanced proficiency with 3D modeling, texturing, and sculpting software such as Blender, Maya, Rhino, ZBrush, Adobe Substance Suite, or comparable applications
Experience creating professional-quality renderings using KeyShot, Cinema4D, Blender, or similar rendering platforms
Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern analysis, fit evaluation, specification review, technical fit sessions, and parametric avatar utilization
Experience creating and managing 3D asset libraries
Knowledge of material digitization, fabric simulation, texture development, and digital asset management best practices
Strong understanding of HDRI maps, PBR workflows, UV mapping, texturing, rendering optimization, and core 3D development principles
Experience converting, optimizing, and preparing 3D assets for web applications, animation, visualization tools, and digital commerce environments
Understanding of 3D file formats, export methods, and use cases across technologies and applications
Knowledge of WebGL, interactive 3D visualization technologies, and web-based product viewing experiences
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and work independently
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting consumer product categories is preferred
Passion for innovation and continuous learning
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and well-being programs for associates and families, including domestic partners
Paid time off
Onsite fitness center
Acupuncture
Physical therapy
Wellness coaches
401k with company match
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Pet insurance
Legal planning
Education assistance
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