Senior 3D Modeler, Innovation Concepts

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about:

us – our values and our culture - visit VF Careers or www.vfc.com. What will you do? A day in the life of a Senior Innovation 3D Modeler & CAD Engineer (Footwear) at VF looks a little like this. This role sits within our Innovation, Advanced Concepts, and Future Product teams, supporting digital creation work primarily for performance footwear.

You’ll partner closely with Industrial Design, Engineering, Materials, Biomechanics, Manufacturing, and Prototyping teams. At its core, this position leads the digital modeling and CAD engineering behind next generation footwear concepts and advanced prototypes. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, 3D CAD & Additive Manufacturing generation footwear concepts and advanced prototypes

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Lead the digital creation of complex, future forward footwear concepts—from blue sky exploration to advanced prototypes.

Translate early ideas, sketches, or engineering inputs into clear, compelling 3D geometry and manufacturable solutions.

• Create detailed, high precision 3D models for cushioning systems, uppers, structural components, lattices, and integrated assemblies.
• Develop advanced surfaces, parametric forms, and additive first geometries using industry first geometries using industry leading modeling tools.
• Build models used for design reviews, biomechanical studies, early manufacturing feasibility, and executive storytelling.
• Deliver CAD engineered for midsole/outsole tooling, molding, plate systems, and complex material combinations.

Partner with prototyping teams to evaluate printed, machined, or experimental builds and refine models based on testing.

• Guide digital modeling workflows, set team standards, mentor designers and junior modelers through best-in-class CAD practices.
• Collaborate across innovation functions—design, engineering, materials, biomechanics, and manufacturing—to ensure digital models support strategic concept needs.
• Communicate model intent, constraints, and opportunities with clarity to a wide range of technical and nontechnical partners.

What do you need to succeed? We all have unique

skills:

that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, the foundation

skills:

below are essential. While formal

education:

in a related field is valuable, we are most interested in your 6–10+ years of advanced 3D modeling and CAD engineering

experience:

and your achievements in complex product creation. Strong background in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field. Expert level proficiency level proficiency in advanced CAD tools such as Rhino, SolidWorks, Creo, Alias, Blender, or similar. Exceptional surfacing

skills:

and

experience:

creating organic forms, sculptural geometry, and highly detailed assemblies Deep understanding of footwear relevant manufacturing relevant manufacturing methods, including foam and injection molding, knit engineering, lamination, additive manufacturing, and composites. Ability to translate ambiguous direction into clear digital geometry and production aware solutions.

Strong prototyping awareness, with the ability to prepare models optimized for printing, CNC, and experimental builds. Comfort collaborating with engineering, materials, biomechanics, and manufacturing teams throughout the innovation process. Excellent communication and storytelling

skills:

to convey model intent across diverse audiences. There are also a few

skills:

that are not required but preferred.

Experience:

• leading innovation projects or cross functional exploration teams.

Familiarity with parametric or computational tools like Grasshopper, nTopology, or Fusion 360. Understanding of biomechanical performance needs (cushioning, force distribution, flexibility profiles). Ability to bridge long term vision with short term prototype execution and iteration. Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in? Hiring Range: $88,000.00 USD - $110,000.00 USD annually Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional

compensation:

awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional

compensation:

eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits:

at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVF

benefits:

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benefits:

will be provided during the hiring process. Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific

compensation:

for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws. At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment

opportunity:

for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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requirements:

, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®.

Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.

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opportunity:

employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

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opportunity:

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