3D Shoe Last Maker

Who We Are

Duha World is a luxury footwear brand dedicated to the art of beautifully made shoes. We bring together refined design, exceptional materials, and meticulous craftsmanship to create footwear that feels as extraordinary as it looks. Every pair begins with the perfect fit, and we believe true luxury is found in the details: the line of a silhouette, the balance of a heel, and the comfort that lets our customers wear their shoes with confidence from morning to night.

About the Role

The last is the foundation of every Duha World shoe. As our 3D Shoe Last Maker, you'll combine digital sculpting, foot anatomy knowledge, and CAD/3D printing technology to create precise digital and physical lasts that bring our designs to life. You'll translate design sketches, ergonomic data, and foot scan measurements into production-ready 3D models that balance elegant silhouettes with fit and comfort. This is a remote, part-time role working closely with our Design and Product Development teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital 3D modeling & sculpting: Build, modify, and refine shoe lasts using specialized CAD software (e.g., last-making software, Rhino, SolidWorks, or ZBrush), capturing the precise shapes and proportions of each design.
• Anatomical & ergonomic alignment: Ensure toe spring, heel height, pitch, ball width, and instep measurements deliver comfort and stability, including across high heels and refined toe shapes.
• Prototyping & 3D printing: Prepare and deliver print- and CNC-ready last files to suppliers and technicians for physical test prototypes.
• Grading & sizing: Scale digital last models across international size runs (EU, US, UK).
• Fit refinement: Incorporate feedback from fittings and wear-tests to perfect fit and comfort across iterations.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work remotely with designers, pattern makers, and our artisan and factory partners to align on specs and milestone dates.
• File management: Maintain clear, organized, version-controlled last files and technical documentation.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of foot anatomy, fit, and footwear construction
• A refined eye for shape, proportion, and luxury aesthetics
• Advanced 3D modeling and digital sculpting skills
• Precision and detail orientation, with an uncompromising quality mindset
• Ability to translate sketches, scan data, and feedback into accurate technical models
• Clear written communication and responsiveness in a remote setup
• Self-directed, reliable, and comfortable owning deliverables end-to-end

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in digital shoe last making or footwear development
• A portfolio of recent last designs (renders, screenshots, or files)
• Proficiency in at least one CAD/3D tool used for last making
• Experience preparing files for 3D printing and/or CNC milling (STL, STEP, OBJ)
• Experience grading lasts across international sizing systems
• Experience with luxury or premium footwear, especially women's heels and dress shoes, is an added advantage
• Experience with 3D foot scan data or traditional hand last making is an added advantage

Role Details

• Location: Fully remote
• Commitment: Part-time, up to 10 hours per week and often fewer depending on project needs, with some availability during Dubai working hours (GST) for team calls