Footwear Designer (Color & Visualization) — Contract

ATOMS INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

A footwear design company in New York seeks a Footwear Designer to create stunning, hyper-realistic renderings. This role demands a strong color sensibility and proficiency in design tools like Photoshop and 3D modeling software. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing creativity while maintaining the brand’s minimalist philosophy. Join us to bring innovative ideas to life and shape the future of everyday footwear.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of color and material trends.
• Ability to create realistic renderings and proposals.
• Experience in balancing creativity with brand simplicity.

Responsibilities

• Research global color and material trends.
• Create seasonal color proposals.
• Use design tools for hyper-realistic renderings.
• Collaborate with marketing for campaign visuals.
• Maintain a consistent design language.

Skills

Strong color sensibility

Proficiency in Photoshop

3D modeling/rendering tools

Visualizing products accurately

Tools

CLO

Blender

Keyshot

Job description

Location: New York City (On-site preferred)
Compensation: $25/hr

About the role

Atoms is looking for a Footwear Designer focused on color, texture, and visualization — someone who can turn product direction into beautiful, hyper-realistic renderings that help tell our story. You’ll work closely with the design and marketing teams to bring new colorways and material concepts to life.

What You'll Do

Research global color and material trends relevant to everyday footwear.

Create seasonal and collaboration color proposals that feel fresh yet timeless.

Use Photoshop and 3D design tools to build hyper-realistic renderings of Atoms shoes — visuals good enough to share directly with customers.

Work with the marketing team to visualize campaigns and limited editions before they exist.

Maintain a consistent, simple design language that aligns with Atoms’ philosophy.

What we're looking for

Strong color sensibility and an ability to balance creativity with brand simplicity.

Proficiency in Photoshop, 3D modeling/rendering tools (CLO, Blender, Keyshot, or similar).

Ability to visualize products quickly and accurately for both digital and physical teams.

A deep appreciation for minimalism, craftsmanship, and storytelling through color.

Who should not apply

Those not willing to stay hands-on with tools and creative experimentation.

Anyone who doesn’t track global trends or study design detail deeply.

People who avoid learning new rendering or visualization software.

Anyone who doesn’t thrive in a fast-moving, startup environment where details matter.