Footwear Material Designer — Shape Materials & Trends (Contract)

Boly:Welch; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

FSA

Retirement plan

Job summary

Boly:Welch in Beaverton, OR, is seeking a Material Designer for a recurring on-site contract role. You will translate trends into material solutions and collaborate with cross-functional partners across design, product marketing, development, and color to shape product direction.

You will oversee research from early concept through sampling, ensuring materials meet aesthetic, performance, quality, and cost targets while staying aligned with brand direction and market needs.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in a material designer position.

Responsibilities

• Translate trends, insights, and creative direction into material solutions that support performance and market success.
• Plan and execute material designs in collaboration with design, product marketing, development, and color.
• Research and interpret material, design, and lifestyle trends to inform and elevate the product category.
• Balance innovation with execution to meet aesthetic, performance, quality, and cost expectations.

Skills

Material design experience

Job description

Boly:Welch in Beaverton, OR, is seeking a Material Designer for a recurring on-site contract role. You will translate trends into material solutions and collaborate with cross-functional partners across design, product marketing, development, and color to shape product direction.

You will oversee research from early concept through sampling, ensuring materials meet aesthetic, performance, quality, and cost targets while staying aligned with brand direction and market needs.