Running Materials Designer

BLR Holdings, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cella by randstad digital Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Senior Footwear Materials Designer to drive seasonal material direction for core athletic and lifestyle lines. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, 3D mockups, and sustainable material innovation.

The candidate will translate consumer insights into compelling material narratives, manage design workflows end-to-end, and partner with global teams to deliver market-ready products. Contract position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive material, textile, or footwear design experience in a high-growth consumer products environment.
• Expertise in upper material construction, advanced manufacturing processes, and 3D sampling.
• Proven ability to translate consumer trends into commercially successful design narratives.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design, or equivalent; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Formulate seasonal material strategies to elevate core footwear categories and strengthen emotional connection.
• Lead end-to-end material design workflows from concepting and 3D mockups to final tech packs.
• Pioneer sustainable, high-performance material applications with cutting-edge processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, marketing, and supply chain to scale product executions.

Skills

Material design

3D sampling

Trend translation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Location: Beaverton, OregonJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $46 - 49 per hourAre you ready to shape the future of athletic performance and culture through disruptive material innovation? As a Senior Footwear Materials Designer for a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, you will drive the seasonal creative direction for core athletic and lifestyle categories. In this high-impact role, you will partner cross-functionally to transform deep consumer insights into market-leading material narratives that elevate the end-to-end consumer experience.Must be commutable to Beaverton, OR.Responsibilities:Formulate comprehensive seasonal material strategies to elevate core performance footwear categories and strengthen consumer emotional connection.Execute end-to-end material design workflows-from initial concepting and 3D mockups to final tech pack delivery-ensuring absolute design integrity.Pioneer sustainable, high-performance material applications by leveraging cutting-edge manufacturing processes and innovative technical builds.Spearhead cross-functional collaboration with digital design, marketing, and global supply chain partners to scale strategic product executions seamlessly.Qualifications:4+ years of progressive material, textile, or footwear design experience within a high-growth consumer products environment.Expertise in upper material construction, advanced manufacturing processes, and technical physical mockups/3D sampling.Proven track record of translating complex consumer trends into commercially successful, purpose-driven design narratives.Bachelor's degree in Design, Industrial Design, Textile Design, or equivalent professional experience; advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).JOBID: 082026-143630#LI-CELLA#LI-AU2#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.