Senior Associate 3D Technical Designer

Acushnet Company; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being programs

401k with company match

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Associate Store access

Education assistance

Job summary

Acushnet Company seeks a Senior Associate 3D Technical Designer to evolve digital product creation across apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods. You will create production‑ready 3D models and renderings that represent materials, fit, and construction, while expanding the 3D asset library.

You will collaborate with Design, Technical Design, Product Creation, and other teams to optimize textures, UV maps, and workflows for web, animation, and digital experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in product design or related field.
• 3+ years in product design or related disciplines.
• 2+ years designing and rendering assets in professional 3D apps.
• Experience across apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods.
• Strong knowledge of 3D apparel simulation tools (CLO3D/Style3D/Browzwear).
• Proficiency in modeling, texturing, and sculpting with industry tools.
• Experience generating photorealistic renderings for product creation or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop production-ready 3D models and rendered assets across multiple categories.
• Transform concepts into high-quality digital assets aligned with brand standards.
• Expand and manage 3D asset libraries for consistency and scalability.
• Convert and optimize assets for web, animation, and digital commerce.
• Collaborate with Design, Technical Design, Product Creation, and cross‑functional teams.
• Support fabric digitization, fit analysis, and garment construction knowledge.

Skills

3D asset creation

Texturing & sculpting

CLO3D

Style3D

Blender

Maya

Rhino

ZBrush

Substance Suite

KeyShot

Cinema4D

PBR workflows

UV mapping

WebGL knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Design or related

Tools

Blender

Maya

Rhino

ZBrush

Style3D

CLO3D

Browzwear VStitcher

KeyShot

Cinema4D

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

We’re seeking a creative and detail-oriented Senior Associate 3D Technical Designer to help drive the evolution of digital product creation across apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods categories. In this role, you will partner closely with Design, Technical Design, Product Creation, and other cross‑functional teams to develop high‑quality 3D assets that support product development, visualization, and digital transformation initiatives throughout the organization. You will be responsible for creating realistic, production‑ready 3D models and rendered assets that accurately represent product intent, materials, fit, and construction. Through a combination of technical expertise and design collaboration, you will translate product concepts into compelling digital assets while ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with brand standards. A key component of the role will involve supporting and expanding the organization’s 3D asset libraries through the creation, optimization, and management of models across multiple product categories. You will also facilitate the conversion of 3D assets between platforms and applications, optimize textures and UV maps, and prepare assets for web, animation, and other digital experiences. Working closely with product development and technical design teams, you will coordinate fabric digitization efforts, support garment fit analysis, and help establish standards, workflows, and best practices for 3D product creation. Your expertise will contribute to improving efficiency, accelerating product development timelines, and advancing the adoption of 3D capabilities across the business. As a valued member of the digital product creation team, you will continuously explore emerging technologies, tools, and workflows that enhance product visualization and development processes. You will play an important role in driving innovation while helping teams maximize the value of 3D throughout the product lifecycle.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, 3D Design, Apparel Design, Footwear Design, Accessories Design, or a related field focused on digital modeling, rendering, sculpting, or product creation.

3+ years of experience in product design, industrial design, apparel, footwear, accessories, hard goods, or a related design discipline.

2+ years of hands‑on experience designing, modeling, sculpting, rendering, and developing assets within professional 3D digital applications.

Advanced 3D design skills with the ability to support multiple product categories including apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods.

Experience creating high‑quality, photorealistic rendered assets and digital product visualizations for product creation, marketing, or consumer‑facing applications.

Strong knowledge of 3D apparel simulation and fabric draping tools, including CLO3D, Style3D, Browzwear VStitcher, or similar platforms.

Advanced proficiency with 3D modeling, texturing, and sculpting software such as Blender, Maya, Rhino, ZBrush, Adobe Substance Suite, or comparable applications.

Demonstrated experience creating professional‑quality renderings utilizing tools such as KeyShot, Cinema4D, Blender, or similar rendering platforms.

Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern analysis, fit evaluation, specification review, technical fit sessions, and parametric avatar utilization.

Experience creating and managing 3D asset libraries while maintaining consistency, quality standards, and scalability across product categories.

Knowledge of material digitization processes, fabric simulation, texture development, and digital asset management best practices.

Strong understanding of HDRI maps, PBR workflows, UV mapping, texturing, rendering optimization, and other core 3D development principles.

Experience converting, optimizing, and preparing 3D assets for multiple platforms, including web applications, animation, visualization tools, and digital commerce environments.

Understanding of various 3D file formats, export methods, and their appropriate use cases across different technologies and applications.

Knowledge of WebGL, interactive 3D visualization technologies, and web‑based product viewing experiences.

Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

Ability to collaborate effectively with Design, Technical Design, Product Creation, and other cross‑functional teams while also working independently to meet business calendar milestones.

Strong communication and problem‑solving skills with the ability to provide recommendations that improve workflows, product visualization quality, and 3D capabilities across the organization.

Experience supporting consumer product categories such as footwear, apparel, sports equipment, hard goods, or accessories is preferred.

Demonstrated passion for innovation and continuous learning, with a strong desire to explore and adopt new 3D technologies, tools, and workflows.

Ability to travel as needed to support business initiatives, project activities, and stakeholder collaboration.

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well‑being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, you’ll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $74,544.00-$92,945.00

EEO and Additional Statements

Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.

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WHERE PERFORMANCE MEETS PURPOSE

The history of Acushnet Company is tightly woven in the game of golf. From the beginning, we’ve been unwavering in our purpose to enrich the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. Our dedicated associates bring their unique experiences and perspectives and are united by a common purpose. Our team takes great pride in their work, living by the credo: ‘Autograph your work with excellence.’ This commitment to excellence, along with the passion and dedication of our associates, has earned us our position as leaders in every category in which we compete. Our strong culture, driven by our core values, continues to drive our success. Home to leading golf brands and products – including Titleist, the #1 ball in golf, and FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf, we honor our rich history while staying focused on the future. We embrace our role as “bridge builders” and are committed to leaving our brands, communities, and the game of golf in a better place. Our drive to innovate is purposeful, ensuring our future is as strong as our position leading the golf industry.