Product Designer

Superfeet Worldwide, Inc.; Ferndale (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, 15

Vision and life insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave

Employer-matched 401(k) and charity 1,

Free Superfeet insoles for you and you

Job summary

Superfeet is seeking a Product Designer to lead design for product concepts, line extensions, and new development. You’ll own design intent from concept through commercialization, partnering with teams to translate insights into manufacturable solutions that keep athletes moving.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, manufacturability, and cost-aware design across footwear/insoles. Hybrid work in Ferndale, WA is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Product Design (or related).
• +5 years designing and developing physical consumer products (footwear/performance preferred).
• Portfolio demonstrating product architecture and line-building with thoughtful design rationale.

Responsibilities

• Own inductural design for assigned categories from concept through production, aligning consumer/athlete needs, biomechanical intent, brand strategy, and business goals.
• Push design language, form, function and materials while maintaining performance goals and manufacturability.
• Turn briefs, research and market insights into concepts and product architecture balancing performance, comfort, durability, aesthetics, manufacturability and cost.
• Communicate design intent through sketches, CAD, rendering, prototypes, specs and presentations to drive fast, aligned decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Product Development, Engineering, Marketing and Operations to iterate concepts and deliver launch-ready solutions.
• Support DFM, cost and technical review—keeping core design intent intact.
• Manage external design/visualization partners and contribute to innovation workstreams.

Skills

Design fundamentals

Rhino CAD

Prototyping

Rendering

Adobe Creative Suite

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Product Design

Tools

Rhino

Job description

At Superfeet, we’reDesigned for movement. Built to change lives. That’s not just our mission, it’s the energy we bring to everything we do.

As Product Designer, you will lead product design for Superfeet product concepts, line extensions, and new product development. This is anindividual contributor role (no current direct reports) and the primary internal design resource, guiding internal efforts and external contractors/partners as needed. You will partner closely with the product team and other key internal stakeholders to translate consumer insight, biomechanical intent, brand strategy, and commercial objectives into innovative, manufacturable solutions—owning design intent from concept through commercialization in support of Superfeet’s mission to keep athletes everywhere moving.

Our Product Designer will:

• Own inductural design for assigned categories/project from concept through production, aligning consumer/athlete needs, biomechanical intent, brand strategy, and businesses goals.
• Push the boundaries of design language, form, function and materials while maintaining performance goals and developing manufacturability.
• Turn brief, research, and market insight into clear concepts and product architecture that balance performance, comfort, durability, aesthetics, manufacturability, and cost.
• Communicate design intent through sketches, CAD, rendering, prototypes, product specifications, and presentations to drive fast, aligned decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally (across Product Management, Product Development, Engineering, Marketing, Operations) to iterate concepts/samples and deliver launch-ready solutions.
• Support DFM, cost, and technical review—making smart tradeoffs without losing core design intent.
• Manage external design/visualization partner(s) as needed; contribute to innovation workstream; model Superfeet values and build trusted relationships.

Your Skills & Abilities:

• Strong design fundamentals and proficiency in sketching, prototyping, 3D CAD (Rhino preferred), rendering, Adobe Creative Suite, and technical communication.
• Ability to translate athlete and consumer insights and performance requirements into compelling, manufacturable product concepts and design direction.
• Strong functional problem-solving skills, including product architecture and line-building, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and rationale.
• Knowledge of color, materials, finishes, manufacturing processes, construction, prototyping, tooling, and production considerations.
• Ability to provide color, material, and finish direction and contribute to broader product and material strategies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across engineering, development, vendors, and manufacturing partners.
• Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to align teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Passion for innovation, sport and movement, sustainable design, and creating products that positively impact people’s lives.

Your Qualifications:

• People enjoy working with you
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Product Design (or related)
• +5 year(s) designing and developing physical consumer product(s) (supporting good/s/footwear/performance preferred).
• Proven experience owning products from initial concept through production.
• Demonstrated experience partnering effectively with engineering, product development, vendors, and manufacturing teams.
• Portfolio demonstrating functional problem-solving, product architecture and line-building, and thoughtful design rationale—not aesthetics alone.
• Experience working with materials, finishes, manufacturing methods, prototyping, tooling, and production processes.

Compensation: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year paid bi-weekly + Company & SMART Bonus opportunities

Location: Ferndale, WA 98248, WA (Open to hybrid with in-person time spent in Ferndale)

Why JoinSuperfeet Worldwide?

AtSuperfeet, we’re fueled by performance, innovation, and a mission to help athletes move better—from the ground up—ultimately making a positive impact in their lives. As a leader in the insole industry, we craft high-quality, performance-driven insoles that support movement at every level, from everyday activity to elite competitors.

We believe our employees are essential to that mission. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages growth, sparks innovation, and challenges the status quo every step of the way.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and EAP premiums.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and volunteer days.
• Employer-matched 401(k) options (traditional or ROTH) and a $1,000 annual donation to the charity of your choice.
• Free Superfeet insoles for you and your family.

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with Superfeet will be contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates must be 18 years or older to apply.

All applicants and employees will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or prior protected activity.