Design Associate

Job Title: Design Associate

Location: Raleigh NC

About Us: Simplifyber is changing the way soft goods are created, transforming the world's multi-trillion Soft Goods Industry and 250-year-old factory system into sustainable, additive manufacturing. By creating products with chemistry, rather than with sewing machines, the Simplifyber process eliminates much of the waste, carbon emissions, and water pollution that have led to the Industry’s devastating environmental and social impact in recent years. Efficient, plant-based, and closed-looped, Simplifyber is revolutionizing the way the world manufactures soft goods with its proprietary technology and cutting-edge techniques.

The Role: As a Design Associate, you’ll play a foundational role in supporting the creative team while building your skills and experience in product design. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging designer to contribute to impactful projects, learn from experienced mentors, and grow within a forward-thinking company. You’ll assist in the development of product concepts, conduct research, and collaborate across teams to bring designs to life.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of product concepts and designs.
• Create sketches and renderings to support the creative team’s vision.
• Conduct trend and material research to inform design work.
• Collaborate with 3D modelers and engineers to ensure design intent is met.
• Support team projects with an open and flexible mindset.

Key Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Photoshop & Illustrator, Rhino, Zbrush, Grasshopper, Blender, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Houdini, and Autodesk (Inventor, Fusion 360, 3Ds Max), Cinema4D (proficiency is a plus).
• Strong interest in sketching, rendering, and storytelling.
• Eagerness to learn and grow as a designer.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Preferred but Not Required:

• Educational background in design or related fields.
• Previous internship or freelance experience in product design.
• Understanding of NURBS modeling, parametric modeling, SubD modeling and mesh modeling, as well as surface topology, UV mapping and material texturing.

What We Offer (for all roles):

• Opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge, sustainability-focused company transforming the fashion industry.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.
• Flexibility in work location and schedule.
• Competitive pay based on experience.

To Apply: Send your portfolio and resume to [email address] with the subject line “Design Associate Application – [Your Name].” We look forward to seeing your work and discussing how you can help Simplifyber revolutionize fashion.