Product Designer

The Product Designer role at Build & Brew Cafe blends hands-on 3D product design with classroom instruction, supporting both custom creation and student learning. This onsite position is based in Red Bank, NJ and includes designing 3D-printed products, repairing client files for print readiness, and teaching graphic design and 3D printing fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, prototype, and manufacture custom slot car and RC racecar bodies, chassis mounts, spoilers, and aesthetic accessories using 3D modeling software.
• Design modular track elements, scenery pieces, and physical obstacle-course challenges for custom RC racetracks.
• Lead classes in Graphic Design and 3D printing, guiding students through user-friendly tools such as Tinkercad to customize vehicles and Canva to create graphics.
• Collaborate with students to develop designs and working prototypes for products sold in the retail store, including 3D printed kits, 3D printed artwork, and Laser Engraved Gifts.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair client-submitted 3D models to ensure printability and structural integrity, addressing non-manifold geometry, wall thickness issues, and mesh errors.
• Configure, calibrate, maintain, and repair a range of digital fabrication tools, including 3D printers, laser engravers, and vinyl decal cutters, to support maximum uptime and strong performance.

Tools and Technologies

• 3D modeling software
• Tinkercad
• Canva
• 3D printers
• Laser engravers
• Vinyl decal cutters

Compensation

USD 55,000 - 60,000 per year.

Work Location

In person, Red Bank, NJ.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off