Job Description
Alo is seeking a 3D Design Lead to join its Design Team. This role is pivotal in visualizing original designs using apparel design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, as well as the latest in 3D and AI technology for presentations. This role also supports change management activities, testing new design tools, training, and onboarding.
Responsibilities: - Visualize the team’s original designs using Adobe Creative Suite and advanced 3D and AI technology.
- Create high-quality renders for creative projects, fashion collections, and presentations.
- Serve as a digital product creation evangelist and support resource.
- Partner with the Director of 3D Implementation to drive implementation plans and change management activities.
- Support the Design Team in developing new digital workflows, job aids, and training curriculum.
- Conduct training sessions and onboarding for new team members.
- Assist in the testing, evaluation, selection, and running of POCs for new software.
- Identify workflow pain points and find solutions through software partners and digital tools.
- Provide and define best practices and standards for all 3D outputs from Design, including fabric, trim and garment modeling and rendering.
Requirements: - 10+ years of experience in large scale fashion retail in Digital Product Creation, Product Development or Product Design function.
- 5+ years of advanced skills on 3D applications such as CLO 3D, Browzwear, Substance Suite, Modo, and/or fabric analyzers and scanners.
- Experience or exploration in AI visualization tools.
- Extensive experience working in partnership with technology teams and the business to research, select, implement and develop new tools.
- Deep understanding of the apparel development process.
- Expertise in fit and pattern making is a plus, including grading, construction, and manufacturing methods for multiple product types, categories, and divisions.
- Ability to work in an extremely collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer orientation and creative drive.
- Project management skills.
- Experience leading scaled implementations or experience with change management.