Footwear Materials Designer: Concept Boards & 3D Samples

SSi People; Beaverton (OR); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 135.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

SSi People is seeking a seasoned Materials Designer in Beaverton, Oregon, to shape innovative footwear material concepts and narratives. The role focuses on translating consumer insights and trend direction into compelling material solutions that support product excellence and cross‑functional execution.

You will develop material concepts, collaborate with design and manufacturing partners, and translate insights into clear presentations and mood boards.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent education, experience, or training.
• 8+ years of footwear material design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience with Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Miro.
• Understanding of the footwear product creation process and manufacturing collaboration.
• Ability to interpret consumer insights, create concept presentations and mood boards.
• Familiarity with Gravity Sketch or CLO; 3D samples and hand mockups are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop material concepts and dimensional strategies that support innovative footwear product direction.
• Collaborate with product design, color design, development, product management, and merchandising teams to advance design intent.
• Translate consumer insights, trend research, and cultural inspiration into clear, compelling product narratives and presentations.
• Support material execution by working with manufacturing partners and contributing to mood boards and presentation materials.

Conhecimentos

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Concept ideation

Consumer insights interpretation

3D prototyping concepts

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in design

Ferramentas

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Keynote

PowerPoint

Acrobat

Miro

Gravity Sketch

CLO

Descrição da vaga

SSi People is seeking a seasoned Materials Designer in Beaverton, Oregon, to shape innovative footwear material concepts and narratives. The role focuses on translating consumer insights and trend direction into compelling material solutions that support product excellence and cross‑functional execution.

You will develop material concepts, collaborate with design and manufacturing partners, and translate insights into clear presentations and mood boards.