Job description
Must be a Placement Student
Support effective design and development of refresh/colour and materials range by building 3D models and photo realistic renders from conceptualisation, prototyping & internal design reviews through to catalogue imagery, sell-in assets and ecommerce visuals.
The Role in Detail
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Support Design & Development teams to take new creation concepts (TN/NU) from conceptualisation stage & early design reviews through to prototyping and Line Approved/SMS samples utilising 3D renders, photorealistic images & rapid prototyping facilities where necessary.
- Delivery of robust 3D models that can be used from new creation though to C&M reviews, catalogue, and marketing assets.
- Working alongside colour and materials team delivery of photorealistic virtual renders for internal design reviews and product sign off.
- Manage the tracking of models in-house and from our manufacturing factory partners so we have a clear database of models and render files from tooling developments and last files to full 3D virtual models.
- Update the 3D digital materials library each season to ensure all seasonal materials are captured digitally.
- Support the senior 3D design and tooling manager with maintaining the 3D printer and managing the work flow though the printer to deliver high quality 3D models.
- Actively explore potential for future opportunities in 3D and virtualisation keeping up to date with latest innovations and techniques in software, digital scanning, 3D printing and 3D software. Identify benefits available & ensuring Lacoste PCL are at forefront of latest 3D technology.
- Attend and participate in weekly cross-functional catch-up meetings with Design, Development and Category.
- Work to all critical path deadlines.
- Capture the range in digital format using the 3D scanner (scanning includes flashing lights).
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of 3D software: Rhino, SolidWorks Nice to have: 3DSMax, KeyShot, and/or equivalents Blender
- Proficiency in Adobe suite
- Microsoft office
- Well organised and structured
- Able to manage and work to deadlines
- Team player
- Can do attitude, working through obstacles
- Has the ability to ask questions when not clear on the task at hand with the willingness to learn
Must be
- Placement year student
- Industrial design/product design degree
- Able to pick up new software/techniques quickly and apply them
- Self-motivated and engaged in workflow, with a drive to push the boundaries
Our Values
PLAY AS ONE TEAM
Playing as one team means showing respect towards everyone and commitment for the team's work and decisions.
PLAY WITH ELEGANCE
Playing with elegance is striving for excellence while treating others with fair play and humility.
PLAY BY DARING
Playing by daring is having the courage to speak up, experiment and take initiative to explore new opportunities.
PLAY BY TENACITY
Playing with tenacity means that we constantly seek continuous improvement, learning from our failures.