Director of Color & Trend Footwear Design

Brooks Running

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 186,192 - 297,928

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Brooks Running in Seattle seeks a Director, Color & Trend Footwear Design to lead the aesthetic direction across footwear. This includes management of seasonal palettes and integration of market trends while ensuring design excellence.

You will guide design leaders, influence product strategy, and uphold company values. Requires extensive experience in color and material design, with strong leadership and collaboration skills.

A competitive salary and extensive benefits package, including PTO and wellness initiatives, are offered.

Qualifications

  • 14+ years of experience creating color/material/textile programs.
  • 7+ years of managerial experience managing direct reports.
  • Ability to scale aesthetics for international markets.

Responsibilities

  • Upgrade aesthetic competitiveness and coach teams.
  • Direct color and material design reviews.
  • Ensure adherence to seasonal calendars.

Skills

Leadership
Color theory
Material design
Adobe Illustrator
Collaboration
Visual design

Education

4-year college or university degree in design

Tools

Adobe PhotoShop
3D CAD software

Job description

Brooks Running in Seattle seeks a Director, Color & Trend Footwear Design to lead the aesthetic direction across footwear. This includes management of seasonal palettes and integration of market trends while ensuring design excellence.

You will guide design leaders, influence product strategy, and uphold company values. Requires extensive experience in color and material design, with strong leadership and collaboration skills.

A competitive salary and extensive benefits package, including PTO and wellness initiatives, are offered.

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