Lead 3D Artist – Printable Models

We’re looking for a Lead 3D Artist to set the visual and functional standard for Cricut’s library of printable 3D models: objects our members print at home, customize, use, and show off.This is a player-coach role. You’ll do hands-on modeling yourself, and you’ll eventually lead a team of artists who do the same.Much of the work starts from a rough draft. We generate early versions of models, both static click-and-print models and parametric (customizable) designs, that often work but aren’t yet beautiful. You and your team will take those initial 3MF files and reshape them into objects that look great, print reliably on consumer printers, and make sense for the person using them.This is a consumer, high-volume role. We’re designing for people printing at home, not for industrial or big-ticket B2B parts. If you’ve created 3D work for real end users, whether printable models, games, film, toys, or collectibles, and you care about how people experience what you make, we’d like to hear from you.What You’ll DoCreate reference-quality 3D models yourself that set the visual and functional bar for the libraryTake rough or generated drafts, both static models and parametric designs, and refine the initial 3MF output into models that look beautiful, work well, and print reliablyBring a strong UX lens to every model: how members will find it, customize it, print it, and use it, and what makes it satisfying to ownKeep models printable on consumer printers, accounting for wall thickness, tolerances, overhangs, supports, orientation, and material constraintsLead and grow a team of 3D artists, starting with external contractors and expanding to full-time hires over timeWrite clear briefs, set acceptance criteria, review and QA work, give actionable feedback, and keep throughput predictableDefine and maintain an art and modeling style guide, including visual style, quality standards, file conventions, and review checklistsBuild reusable templates, shared components, and workflows that make high-volume production practicalPartner with product, software, and content teams on how models and customization options appear in our appsUse AI and automation tools to move faster from concept to finished model, and help the team adopt what actually works