Footwear Materials Designer 3

Job#: 3046503

Job Description:
Footwear Materials Designer

Location: Beaverton, Oregon (Onsite Mon-Thurs, but can work from home on Fridays)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Footwear Materials Designer. The selected candidate will contribute to the Footwear Product Design and Design Excellence teams. This position requires a strong understanding of the business and production aspects of materials, connecting development teams with new materials and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop materials for a wide range of products including sportswear, non-sneakers, and performance footwear.
• Work with diverse materials such as knits, leathers, suedes, synthetics, and wovens.
• Collaborate with product design and development teams to integrate new materials and finishes.
• Source and connect development teams with new material vendors.
• Contribute to the material selection process from conceptualization to production.
• Ensure material choices align with business objectives and production capabilities.
• Develop compelling product stories that articulate the journey from concept to final product.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Experience: A minimum of 8-10+ years of experience in technical footwear materials design is required.

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in working with a wide range of footwear materials (knits, leathers, suedes, synthetics, wovens).
• Understanding of the business and production side of materials.
• Ability to connect development teams with new materials and vendors.
• A portfolio that demonstrates the thought process from initial concept and mood boards to the final product is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous materials design experience within the athletic apparel and footwear industry is highly preferred.
• A high taste level for lifestyle or performance products.
• Strong storytelling ability and skill in discussing conceptual to practical, 2D to 3D products.

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