Dental CAD Anteriors Designer (A2)

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.

Join the Digital Dentistry Revolution!

Overview:

Dandy is a rapidly growing, venture-backed company seeking a skilled Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll transform digital dental scans into precise and aesthetically pleasing multi-unit crown and bridge designs—leveraging your CAD expertise and sharp attention to detail.

This is an in-office role based in Sandton, Johannesburg, where you’ll be part of a collaborative, modern workspace with set working hours, excellent work-life balance, and strong team camaraderie. We prioritize not just quality work, but also creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy what they do—complete with team-building activities and a culture of support.

If you're looking for a place where your craft is valued, your growth is supported, and your team feels like a community, this is the role for you!

What You'll Do:

• Craft Digital Masterpieces: Utilize 3Shape and our proprietary software to design highly aesthetic anterior dental crowns, long-span anterior bridges and full-mouth rehabs based on scans and dentist prescriptions.

• Precision and Good Esthetics is Key: Ensure exceptional accuracy and quality in every crown design. Strong attention to detail as well as achieving function.

• Meet the Challenge: Adhere to multiple design specifications as per the doctors feedback and deliver within set timeframes.

• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborate effectively with colleagues and communicate clearly with stakeholders to ensure craftsmanship quality.

What We're Looking For:

• 3-Year Diploma/4 Year Bachelors Degree in Dental Technology Required

• 3Shape or Dental CAD Design software: 3+ years of strong CAD experience is essential in Anteriors.

• Design Portfolio: Demonstrated experience in anterior cases, abutment/bars and crown & bridge design, full mouth rehabs and smile design.

• Correct smile library selection based on the patient’s anatomy and the doctor's preferences

• Re-establishing a balanced, functional occlusion across both arches

• Consistent zenith and soft tissue harmony throughout the arch

• Accurate incisal edge lengths and cusp heights supporting both function and esthetics

• Handling complex spacing, rotations, angulations, or soft tissue asymmetry

• Designing proper interproximal and occlusal contact across extended spans

• Overall design should reflect clinical readiness and top-tier aesthetic standards under strict grading
  

Bonus Points For:

• 3shape software experience

• Problem-Solver Extraordinaire: You thrive on tackling challenges and finding creative solutions.

• Time Management Guru: You juggle multiple priorities with ease and always meet deadlines.

• Team Player: You enjoy working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Technical skills: comfortable navigating various digital platforms (Google Suites) and possess the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies as needed.

• Knowledge and experience of more complex product lines such as Implants.

Additional Requirements:

• Comfortable Workspace: Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer.

• Patience is a Virtue: Willingness to invest time in troubleshooting and resolving design issues.

• Teamwork: effective communication between team members.

Compensation: Starting salary of $2072 up to $2624 depending on experience. The recruiting process will take you through an assessment to determine skill and level which determines starting salary.

For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.

Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!