Rhino CAD Handbag Hardware Prototyping Specialist

The Sample Room; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sample Room in New York is seeking a Handbag Hardware CAD & Prototyping Specialist who can own CAD modeling of handbag components, run hands-on 3D printing, and support laser cutting. You will iterate quickly in a fast-paced studio, balancing aesthetics with functional manufacturability.

You will collaborate with the design team, maintain clean workflows in Rhino, and push material choices through printing, finishing, and fit checks on panels and SLGs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SLA 3D printing workflow (orientation/supports, post-processing).
• Comfort working in a workshop environment: finishing, tool use, cleanliness/organization.
• Clear communication, reliable follow-through, and ability to own tasks end-to-end.
• Experience with handbag hardware, small parts, or fashion/accessory product development.
• Laser cutting experience (setup, material handling, fast iteration).
• Familiarity with mesh prep/repair and exporting for print.

Responsibilities

• Hardware & Handbag Design Development: review specs, create production-ready sheets, model components in Rhino, design features for requirements, communicate issues early.
• 3D Printing & Finishing: create/repair print-ready meshes, select materials, orient for SLA, batch print, wash, cure, finish, and attach hardware for fit checks.
• Design Development: test functionality, iterate quickly, balance aesthetics with manufacturability.
• HW Team Operations: organize/archive samples, track consumables, keep workstation clean, monitor tool health.
• Shop Operations: troubleshoot machines, develop tools/patterns/jigs/fixtures, research new materials and workflows.

Skills

Rhino CAD

SLA 3D printing

Workshop readiness

Clear communication

Handbag hardware experience

Laser cutting

Mesh prep/repair

Job description

The Sample Room in New York is seeking a Handbag Hardware CAD & Prototyping Specialist who can own CAD modeling of handbag components, run hands-on 3D printing, and support laser cutting. You will iterate quickly in a fast-paced studio, balancing aesthetics with functional manufacturability.

You will collaborate with the design team, maintain clean workflows in Rhino, and push material choices through printing, finishing, and fit checks on panels and SLGs.