CHROME HEARTS®, the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Chrome Hearts is seeking a creative and detail-oriented CAD Designer to join our Metal Design Production / Research & Development team. In this role, you will focus on translating aesthetic concepts into detailed 3D geometry and 2D drawings while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your designs will play a key role in maintaining the brand’s distinct aesthetic and quality, from concept through production. This position emphasizes creative problem-solving, an eye for design trends, and attention to detail, ensuring a balance between artistry and manufacturability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in 3D modeling, with a focus on design aesthetics, manufacturability, and direct collaboration with creative teams.
• Experience with organic modeling tools such as Rhinoceros 3D and ZBrush to craft intricate, artistic designs.
• Experience with SolidWorks for tooling and precision design.
• Strong ability to design for aesthetics without compromising manufacturability.
• Familiarity with materials such as precious metals, tool steel, plastics, and wood, as well as an understanding of finishes and textures.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to translate abstract concepts into polished 3D models.
• Experience creating manufacturing documents (BOMs, assembly drawings, work instructions, product sheets).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adept at managing digital files and design documentation.
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with creative and production teams.
• Submission of a portfolio showcasing aesthetic-driven 3D modeling projects, with an emphasis on artistic and hard-surface geometry.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Rhinoceros 7 (minimum of 2,000 hours).
• ZBrush for organic modeling and intricate designs.
• SolidWorks for detailed product development and engineering support.
• KeyShot for high-quality rendering and visual presentations. SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Proficiency in 3D product design and crafting aesthetically compelling, manufacturable models.
• Expertise in design for manufacturing, ensuring designs are production-ready.
• Experience with 3D printing for prototyping and design validation.
• Familiarity with 3D scanning tools and processes to create or refine models.

• Create detailed 3D geometry and 2D drawings with a focus on aesthetic integrity and manufacturable design, working from input provided by the design and production teams.
• Collaborate with teams to design visually compelling and manufacturable products, fixtures, and technical documentation.
• Develop new design concepts, materials, and finishes that align with the brand’s creative direction and heritage.
• Apply expertise in material properties for precious metals, metals, plastics, and wood, ensuring designs meet functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Stay current with design trends and historical brand aesthetics to shape future product designs.
• Work with prototypes, inspecting physical parts against 3D models to ensure visual and dimensional accuracy.
• Use digital tools to organize, present, and store design data effectively.
• Communicate design concepts visually, verbally, and in writing, fostering collaboration across departments.
• Experience with rapid prototyping or CNC processes is beneficial but secondary to a strong aesthetic design foundation.
• Adapt insights from existing manufacturing processes, product designs, and materials to shape future development projects.
• Must have ability to articulate and understand complex concepts visually, verbally, and in written form.
• Ability to process information from many sources, in different formats, to build a complete design package used to interface with manufacturing and suppliers.
• Ability to organize and store information in digital format.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.