Junior 3D Designer – Affirmative Action for People with Disabilities

Quiero Alpargatas

Designer role at Alpargatas focusing on 3D design for footwear. Collaborating with product design team to drive innovative design solutions.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeSão Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Product Design team in developing footwear, components, and accessories, from concept through refinement of proposals;
Create 3D models and visualizations under team guidance, ensuring visual quality, technical accuracy, and alignment with the product concept;
Explore generative AI tools to support ideation, variation studies, and the evolution of creative proposals;
Contribute to the creation of physical prototypes, including 3D printing, for concept validation and internal presentations;
Assist in preparing CAD files and basic technical documentation to support product development;
Support production feasibility analyses, identifying possible technical adjustments with guidance from the team;
Collaborate with partner areas such as technical modeling, engineering, and tooling/mold-making to develop an integrated view of the product development process;
Communicate concepts, design intent, technical limitations, and opportunities for improvement clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences;
Participate in internal projects and initiatives, progressively expanding technical skills and autonomy;
Stay up to date with trends, materials, technologies, and innovations relevant to footwear design and development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related fields (completed);
Experience in 3D design (academic, internship, or professional), including footwear development (closed-toe styles, open styles, or sandals);
Basic to intermediate knowledge of 3D/polygonal modeling;
Familiarity with tools such as Blender, Rhino, NX, Maya, or similar software;
Ability to develop visual designs in 2D and 3D;
Understanding of rendering and material creation;
Basic knowledge of materials such as EVA, TPU, PVC, TPE, ABS, rubber, and similar materials;
Interest in manufacturing processes and technical requirements for footwear;
Intermediate English (or actively developing);
Up-to-date portfolio demonstrating creative potential, technical capability, and progress in 3D modeling.
Differentials:
Knowledge of 3D CAD applied to the technical development of footwear;
Experience with 3D printing or rapid prototyping;
Familiarity with generative AI tools applied to design;
Interest in innovation, trends, and new technologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health plan
Dental plan
Life insurance
Wellhub
Meal voucher (Ticket Restaurante)
Discount on Havaianas products
Birthday day off
Transportation voucher
Private pension plan
Profit Sharing and Results (PLR)
Courses, training, and other development programs through ALU (Alpa Learning Universe), our corporate university
Flexible on-site work model (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Flexible hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D design3D modelingpolygonal modelingvisual designrenderingmaterial creation3D CAD3D printingrapid prototypingtechnical documentation

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationcreativityproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailautonomyconceptual thinkingtechnical understandingpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Product DesignBachelor's degree in Industrial DesignBachelor's degree in Fashion Design