Footwear Designer - Materials

Kforce Inc; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA eligibility

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Lead Materials Designer to drive material concepts for footwear, collaborating with design partners and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes innovation in materials and process development to elevate product stories.

You will work with the Design Director to create concepts, elevate new technologies, and push the boundaries of material make for Kids + Core footwear while contributing to seasonal narratives for iconic products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Art or related field; 2 years of additional experience crafting innovative products in lieu of a degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
• Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, trend related to elevating the consumer experience
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
• Experience in technical footwear or apparel design
• Experience building 3D samples and crafting mockup samples by hand

Responsibilities

• Lead concept and development of material designs for Kids + Core Footwear Design
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, material development, product management and merchandising teams
• Push boundaries with new materials and methods to bring future vision to life

Skills

Footwear design

Materials design

3D sample prototyping

Tech packs (2D drawings)

Adobe Creative Suite

Color theory

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Art or related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Footwear Designer - Materials. Summary: As a Lead Materials Designer you'll work closely with your design partners in product design, color design and graphic design. You will also work cross functionally with your technical and material development partners, product management and merchandising teams. This role reports directly to the Design Director, Color + Materials Kids + Core, You will be creating concepts and developments on a range of material designs for the Kids + Core Footwear Design. You will work on elevating new technologies that influence brand-new models, as well as on seasonal narratives elevating existing materials for our classics and iconic products. Your goal is to aim for product excellence by partnering with key stakeholders cross-functionally on the product creations process, pushing the boundaries when it comes to new materials and new method of make and help bring the vision for the future.

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Footwear Designer - Materials. Summary: As a Lead Materials Designer you'll work closely with your design partners in product design, color design and graphic design. You will also work cross functionally with your technical and material development partners, product management and merchandising teams. This role reports directly to the Design Director, Color + Materials Kids + Core, You will be creating concepts and developments on a range of material designs for the Kids + Core Footwear Design. You will work on elevating new technologies that influence brand-new models, as well as on seasonal narratives elevating existing materials for our classics and iconic products. Your goal is to aim for product excellence by partnering with key stakeholders cross-functionally on the product creations process, pushing the boundaries when it comes to new materials and new method of make and help bring the vision for the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Art or related field; 2 years of additional experience crafting innovative products in lieu of a degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
• Passion for design
• Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, trend, related to elevating the consumer experience
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
• Fearless, calculated risk taker
• Experience in technical footwear or apparel design
• Experiencing building 3D samples and crafting mockup samples by hand
• Ability to present new insights or seasonal concepts to small and large groups
• Proficient in creating and editing files using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop skills
• Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
• Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus
• Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
• 3D design program experience is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.