Element Designer: 3D Sculptor for Playful Creatures

1001 LEGO System A/S; Billund; Hybrid; DKK 600,000 - 820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing resources

Colleague Discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

LEGO System A/S in Billund, Denmark, is seeking an Element Designer to shape the next generation of LEGO character and organic elements. You will turn creative ideas into production-ready 3D solutions, collaborating with Concept Designers, Model Designers, Engineers, and Manufacturing teams.

The role focuses on creating elements that balance creativity, quality, play value, safety, and manufacturability, contributing to a playful, safe, and innovative LEGO portfolio.

Qualifications

• Created digital sculpts using tools such as ZBrush, Freeform, or similar 3D sculpting software.
• Developed character, creature, accessory, or product designs from concept through delivery.
• Translated 2D concepts into detailed 3D models.
• Demonstrated strong visual communication through sketches, presentations, and design documentation.
• Applied principles of form, proportion, and silhouette in professional design work.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop organic LEGO elements for a wide range of play experiences.
• Create digital sculpts and prototypes that capture the LEGO design language.
• Develop animals, creatures, wigs, accessories, costumes, and specialised building elements.
• Produce sketches, presentations, and supporting design documentation.
• Explore new creative opportunities that enhance how children build and play.
• Contribute ideas, insights, and learnings that strengthen the wider design community.

Skills

3D sculpting

Concept to delivery

2D to 3D translation

Visual communication

Form & silhouette

Education

Product/Industrial design degree

Tools

ZBrush

Freeform

Job description

LEGO System A/S in Billund, Denmark, is seeking an Element Designer to shape the next generation of LEGO character and organic elements. You will turn creative ideas into production-ready 3D solutions, collaborating with Concept Designers, Model Designers, Engineers, and Manufacturing teams.

The role focuses on creating elements that balance creativity, quality, play value, safety, and manufacturability, contributing to a playful, safe, and innovative LEGO portfolio.