Lead Digital Sculptor — 3D for Next-Gen Hardware

Ouraring; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oura is seeking a Staff Digital Sculptor in San Francisco to bridge industrial design and manufacturing through world-class 3D modeling, surfacing, and visualization. You will translate design intent into precise, production-ready CAD models and develop photorealistic renderings to communicate concepts across teams.

You have 10+ years in advanced 3D CAD tools (Alias, NX) and expert rendering experience with Keyshot, plus a strong industrial design background and a portfolio showing shipped

Qualifications

• 10 yrs + experience in advanced 3D CAD tools, including Autodesk Alias and Siemens NX.
• Expert level experience with Keyshot or similar rendering/visualization tools.
• Strong familiarity with Substance or other material/texture creation software is a strong plus.
• A solid foundation in industrial design principles and product development workflows, with an ability to anticipate and solve complex design challenges.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and their impact on 3D modeling and surface development, and the ability to proactively optimize designs for production.
• Exceptional skill in creating highly detailed, accurate, and production-ready 3D models.
• A comprehensive portfolio that showcases your mastery in 3D modeling, surfacing, and visualization for product design, demonstrating significant contributions to shipped products.
• Strong experience preparing 3D models for rapid prototyping or tooling.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills—able to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• A passion for cutting-edge technology and designing products that make a difference in people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into precise, high-quality 3D CAD models in collaboration with industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Apply advanced surfacing techniques to sculpt complex forms for aesthetics and manufacturability.
• Develop high-fidelity visualizations and photorealistic renderings to communicate concepts clearly.
• Ensure models are optimized for prototyping and manufacturing based on production methods.
• Iterate quickly based on feedback with precision and attention to detail.
• Contribute to evolving design language through craftsmanship and technical mastery.
• Develop and implement new tools, workflows, and technologies to enhance modeling and visualization efficiency and quality.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Rendering/visualization

Industrial design knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Alias

Siemens NX

Keyshot

Substance

Job description

Oura is seeking a Staff Digital Sculptor in San Francisco to bridge industrial design and manufacturing through world-class 3D modeling, surfacing, and visualization. You will translate design intent into precise, production-ready CAD models and develop photorealistic renderings to communicate concepts across teams.

You have 10+ years in advanced 3D CAD tools (Alias, NX) and expert rendering experience with Keyshot, plus a strong industrial design background and a portfolio showing shipped