Concept Modeler

Meta

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Modeling, 3D Printing, Alias Wavefront, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Industry, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Category Development, Consumer Electronics, Cross-Functional, Emerging Technology, Ergonomics, Hardware Design, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Requirements, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Music, Photography, Process Improvement, Product Development, Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Rhino, Risk Analysis, Sculpture, Sports, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
6 days ago
**Summary:** As a concept molder, you will take ideas from wave-of-the-hands discussions or rough sketches into a 3D model of "close" to reality. You want to work within a team of world class designers, helping them translate their visions into possibilities. Building 3D models for render or physical prototypes (3D printed, CNC, etc.) is your way of helping. You get to use whatever software works to get the job done quickly and/or precisely, depending on the reason for the job. Also, being capable in multiple CAD software and build techniques (NURBS, Sub-D, facets) let you teach designers and the organization how to use these tools to improve processes and projects.You have a decent sense of manufacturing requirements, but more importantly a developed sense of design/aesthetics/flow in art, or photography, or automobiles, or boats, airplanes, etc. You love to build stuff, be it tinkering projects, or house renovations, or bicycles, or musical instruments, or cars, etc. You can "see" shapes in your head: imagine them, spin them, and express those shapes in CAD or words or clay, etc. You are able to be the paintbrush of the artist, the chisel of the sculptor - intuiting and expressing what they want. You are very capable of managing your time, energy, and kindness within ever-changing and often challenging work schedules. **Required Skills:** Concept Modeler Responsibilities: 1. Support the development of category-defining products, helping Meta change the world through design 2. Help define and refine the visual and physical language of our brand through the design of our hardware 3. Create and update 3D CAD surfaces and solid bodies to assist the product development process and for cross-discipline use 4. Create conceptual 3D CAD surfaces and bodies across multiple projects and product categories 5. Utilize your good aesthetic and mechanical sensibilities to conceive elegant and effective solutions to complex geometric, ergonomic and mechanical challenges 6. Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams on complex technical programs in a fast-paced environment **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 7. A Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field 8. 5+ years of professional experience as a 3D Modeler or CAD Surfacing Specialist, working in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, wearable tech, sports equipment, etc 9. Demonstrable high-level knowledge of at least one surfacing CAD package (Alias, Rhino, etc.) and multiple ways of building shapes (NURBS, Sub-d, etc.) 10. Demonstrable ability to transform rough 2D sketches into 3D volumes that capture the essence of the sketches 11. Experience utilizing rapid prototyping techniques such as 3D printing and CNC machining **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 12. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 13. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 14. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies **Public Compensation:** $208,000/year to $289,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

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