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Design Lead – Parametric Models

Cricut South Jordan, UT Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

Cricut is looking for a Lead Designer of 3D Parametric Models to architect the system and build Cricut's parametric content library.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and build reference-quality parametric models that set the standard for everything else in the library
  • Define a consistent parametric design system across hundreds of models
  • Design for how people customize, not only how models are constructed
  • Keep models producible across their full parameter range
  • Build reusable templates, shared components, modeling standards, and validation approaches
  • Develop automation and scripting that takes manual work out of model production
  • Direct external contractors producing models at scale
  • Own our parametric content library end to end
  • Partner with product and software teams on how parametric controls are presented in our apps
  • Use AI tools to move faster from concept to finished model

Qualifications:

  • Deep expertise in parametric CAD and computational modeling
  • Fluency in tools such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape, Creo, Grasshopper, OpenSCAD, CadQuery
  • Strong knowledge of design for additive manufacturing
  • Industrial and visual design judgment
  • Experience with scripting or CAD APIs
  • Experience directing external contractors or vendors
  • Comfortable building in ambiguity
  • Scrappy and resourceful
  • Actively using AI tools in your own work
  • Collaborative and low ego

Additional Information:

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Yearly lifestyle stipend

Skills

Required

  • parametric CAD
  • computational modeling
  • Fusion 360
  • SolidWorks
  • Onshape
  • Creo
  • Grasshopper
  • OpenSCAD
  • CadQuery
  • scripting
  • CAD APIs
  • design for additive manufacturing

Nice to have

  • 2D tools like Illustrator and Photoshop
  • consumer creativity
  • crafting
  • making
  • DIY

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