Materials Designer

US Tech Solutions; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 68,880 - 90,921; Part time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm is seeking a Materials Designer to lead the design of materials and strategies for footwear projects. This mid-senior level contract position requires a Bachelor's degree in Design, Art, or a related field, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include leveraging materials to create a premium brand experience. Strong collaboration skills and a passion for materials design are essential. The role is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a design environment working with materials, textiles and/or color.

Responsibilities

• Leverage materials to deliver a premium, recognizable brand point of view.
• Lead the design of materials and strategies for footwear projects.
• Maintain involvement in materials design and development throughout the product creation process.

Skills

Passion for Materials Design

Proficiency in holistic product design & method of make

Ability to collaborate within the design team

Ability to translate cultural & consumer knowledge

Strong consumer connection with lifestyle related products

Highly organized and self-sufficient

Experience managing multiple projects

Ability to work in an ambiguous environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design, Art or a related field

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by US Tech Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $66.00/hr

As our Materials Designer, you will leverage materials to deliver a premium, recognizable and consumer relevant brand point of view in the marketplace through strategic vision, design direction, storytelling, and editing. You will lead the design of the materials, material palettes, creative vision, and strategies for specific footwear projects that span. You will maintain hands‑on involvement in materials design and development throughout the product creation process in support of the seasonal creative direction and the various priorities for Lifestyle product.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Art or a related field

Experience

• 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a design environment working with materials, textiles and/or color

Skills

• Passion for Materials Design
• Proficiency in holistic product design & method of make
• Ability to collaborate both within the design team and with category partners, flexible with individual’s working styles
• Ability to translate cultural & consumer knowledge/insight to narratives and product executions
• Strong consumer connection with lifestyle related products
• Highly organized and self-sufficient
• Experience in participating in multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines
• Ability to work in an ambiguous environment; Information Seeker

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail, and Sporting Goods Manufacturing

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Kritika Anant

25-51541