3D Designer (all genders) - Size & Fit

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Finding clothes that truly fit is one of the biggest challenges in e-commerce fashion and the Size & Fit team is on a mission to address it. We create game-changing solutions that help Zalando’s 50+ million customers find the right fit through innovation, science, and by delivering great customer experiences. Our aim is to close the gap between textile manufacturers and customers because the magic happens when comprehensive fashion assortment knowledge meets deep customer understanding. Our multidisciplinary team brings together applied scientists, engineers, product managers, designers, analysts, business developers and fashion experts working across Berlin and Zurich.

In your Zurich-based role as a 3D Designer, you will focus on our exciting Virtual Fitting Room experience. You’ll leverage your creativity and craft to enable customers to try on garments through personalized avatars, making their online shopping experience more inspiring and reflective of a physical experience. Working closely with engineers, product managers, fashion experts and other disciplines, you’ll ensure the quality and scalability of our 3D garment simulations while continuously improving how we work and deliver. Your contributions will empower millions of customers to confidently choose the right fit and return fewer purchases. Join us on our journey toward a more sustainable and inclusive future for the fashion industry!

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

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WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• You will contribute to the development of Zalando’s Virtual Fitting Room, helping customers create personalized avatars and experience try‑ons in 3D space.
• You will design and iterate on avatars, working on personalization aspects such as body shapes, hair, skin tone, poses, and animations to make them feel natural and representative of our customers.
• You will explore and improve the virtual room, rethinking elements like layout, lighting, and branding opportunities to make the experience more engaging and consistent.
• You will collaborate with engineers to enhance the 3D garment simulation quality, realism, and scalability across clothing categories. You will refine garment fit and movement on avatars, evaluate visual and fit standards, as well as define what should and shouldn’t be shown to customers.
• You will contribute to the 3D design pipeline from retouching and checking 3D scans to documenting and standardizing best practices. You will help develop clear, easy‑to‑follow guidelines that raise the quality and consistency of our Virtual Fitting Room experience.
• You will collaborate cross‑location with the Zalando design community contributing to best practices and learning from colleagues, with occasional travel to Berlin for on‑site exchange.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

Collaboration & Mindset

• Proactive and hands‑on, with a drive to improve processes and solve challenges.
• Adaptable, open‑minded, and able to work effectively across disciplines.
• Strong communication skills to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Image Post‑Processing

• Basic to intermediate skills in common image post‑processing tools (e.g., Photoshop), with a demonstrated willingness to learn and develop new skills.

3D Modeling & Asset Creation

• Strong skills in 3D modeling with industry‑standard software (Blender preferred; ZBrush, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, or Maya).
• Solid grasp of the full 3D asset workflow from modeling, rigging, UV mapping, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering.
• Ability to balance realism and performance for interactive, real‑time applications.

3D Character & Environment Creation

• Experience designing 3D characters, including personalization, posing, garment interaction, and animation.
• Ability to create simple, high‑quality 3D environments that enhance product visualization.

Virtual Fashion Design

• Familiarity with CLO3D or Browzwear is preferred, would be required to learn on the job.
• Understanding of garment design, simulation, and size grading; fashion industry experience is a plus.

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
• 25 days of vacation a year for full‑time employees
• Health and wellbeing options (SportAbo in Zurich)
• Swiss SBB Halbtax (half‑fare card)
• Mental health support and coaching available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer‑to‑peer review

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