3D Designer
Shapechimp Manufacturers Pvt Ltd · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Ltd. is an FDM 3D printing and additive manufacturing company serving B2B clients. We specialise in custom 3D-printed products. You’ll be designing things that are manufactured in-house and delivered to real clients.Role summaryYou will turn client briefs, logos and rough ideas into print-ready 3D models. Your work covers branded desk pieces and functional parts. You are expected to design for FDM from the start, so every model prints cleanly, quickly and with minimal waste.Key responsibilitiesConvert client briefs, logos and sketches into 3D models, and prepare client-ready renders and mockups for approval.Design for FDM printing: wall thickness, overhangs, orientation, supports, tolerances, bridging and warping.Model organic, sculpted and text-based forms in Blender, and precise, functional or assembled parts in Fusion 360.Use AI tools (text-to-3D, image-to-3D, image generation) to speed up concepting, then clean up and repair the output into printable geometry.Prepare files (STL/3MF) and work with the print team on slicing settings, test prints and revisions.Work to the client’s deadline and keep a clean, organised library of design files and versions.Optimise designs to reduce print time, filament use and support material.Must-have skills (expert level)Blender: modelling, sculpting, text and curve work, boolean operations, mesh repair and non-manifold fixes.Fusion 360: parametric modelling, sketches, assemblies, tolerances and fits, and exporting for print.AI tools for 3D: hands-on use of AI image-to-3D and text-to-3D tools, plus the ability to repair and re-topologise the results into watertight, printable models.Strong understanding of FDM design rules and common failure causes (warping, delamination, stringing, overhangs).A portfolio showing real models you designed that were 3D printed.Good to haveSlicer experience (Bambu Studio, Cura or PrusaSlicer).Experience with ABS, PLA, PETG and multi-colour printing.Design for assembly, snap-fits, hinges and multi-part models.Knowledge of NFC or QR integration in physical products.What we look forStrong design sense and attention to detail.Someone who can take a vague brief and finish a working design.Speed without sacrificing print quality.Willingness to learn and to iterate based on test prints.QualificationDiploma or degree in Design, Mechanical, Product or Industrial Design, or equivalent practical experience with a strong portfolio. Skill matters more than degree.How to applySend your resume and portfolio (links or STL/render samples) to company@shapechimp.com with the subject “3D Designer – [Your Name]”. Include one model you are proud of and tell us how you designed it for printing.Shortlisted candidates will be given a short paid or timed design task before the interview.