Sustainable Funeral Cocoon: Organic 3D/CAD Design

JOB POSTING — 3D Sculpt + CAD Engineer Needed for Biodegradable Cocoon Coffin (3-Part Product)

Project Title:
Cocoon Sancta – Organic 3D Sculpt + Engineering CAD for Biodegradable Coffin

Description:
I am looking for a highly skilled 3D sculptor and/or CAD industrial designer to create a three-part biodegradable funerary cocoon inspired by draped fabric and organic forms.
The final product must be suitable for:
Large-format 3D printing (PLA / PLA+ / PHA)
Bioplastic injection molding (Bio-PP, Bio-PE, PHA)
This is a multi-phase project. You may apply for Sculpt Only or Sculpt + CAD Engineering depending on your skillset.

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DESIGNED (3 SEPARATE PARTS)

1. Bottom Shell (Base)
Length approx. 208 cm
Organic, cocoon-like shape
Asymmetrical draped-cloth folds
Rim for lid connection
Load-bearing structure
For 3D print: 6–12 mm wall
For molding: 3–4 mm uniform wall + 2–3° draft

2. Top Shell (Lid)
Matching draped folds
Large oval face opening (approx. 27–32 × 18–22 cm)
For 3D print: 5–8 mm wall
For molding: 3–4 mm uniform wall + draft angles
Closure mechanism (snap-fit, screws, bayonet — you may propose)

3. Face Insert Module
Separate 3D-printable piece
Neutral human face (fictional now, real later via Artec Eva Lite scan)
Precise fit into lid opening
Wall thickness 3–4 mm
Soft sculptural relief, not flat


STYLE & ART DIRECTION
Must resemble soft, natural draped fabric
Asymmetrical (no mirroring)
Smooth transitions
Organic cocoon tapering toward the feet
Calm, neutral facial expression
Reference photos + video will be provided.


WORK PHASES (APPLY FOR PHASES YOU CAN DO)

PHASE 1 — Rough Concept Sculpt
Rough sculpt of all 3 parts (external shapes only)
Basic proportions, folds, silhouette
Quick clay-style renders
Format: OBJ / STL

PHASE 2 — Final High-Poly Sculpt
Fully detailed sculpt of folds & face
Clean clay renders (front, side, top, perspective)
Files: High-poly OBJ + STL

PHASE 3 — CAD Engineering (Injection-Mold Ready)
(Only for designers who work with SolidWorks/Fusion/Rhino/Creo)
Convert sculpt to clean manufacturable CAD
Uniform wall thickness
Add draft angles (2–3°)
Solve undercuts
Define parting line
Files: STEP + IGES

PHASE 4 — Final Deliverables
3D-print-ready STLs
Optional segmented version for smaller printers
Basic technical drawings with major dimensions
Face-insert fitting diagram

REQUIRED SKILLS (ONE OR MULTIPLE)
Organic sculpting (ZBrush / Blender / Mudbox)
CAD for manufacturing (SolidWorks / Fusion 360 / Rhino / Creo)
Knowledge of injection molding basics (draft, wall thickness, parting line)
Experience designing large shells or organic enclosures is a big plus


WHEN YOU APPLY, PLEASE INCLUDE:
Which phases you can do (1–4)
Which software you use
Examples of similar sculpt or CAD work
Your estimated timeline per phase
Your price per phase (or for the whole package)