Job Description

Our client, a leading apparel and sporting goods manufacturing company, is looking for a Footwear Material Designer. This is for an initial duration of 5 months and is located in Beaverton, OR.

This is a Hybrid position (Mon-Thursday on site and Friday WHF)

Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship)

Requirement:

• This is a role for specialized project support of the Tennis footwear department.
• Previous experience in Tennis footwear design a major plus but previous footwear design experience is more crucial.
• Candidates must be competent in Adobe Illustrator at a minimum with advanced knowledge of Adobe Suite a plus.
• Passion for trend and awareness/knowledge of different material types are must-haves.

Job Description:

• The nature of the work is focused on designing innovative and visually appealing materials as well as styling and curating existing materials for various footwear projects.
• Blend artistic skills with technical knowledge to design materials that enhance the overall aesthetics and functionality of footwear.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand functional specifications and end use.
• Build consumer right materials solutions that elevate projects, informed by trend, material properties, industry and consumer/athlete insights.
• Present materials palettes, concepts and mood boards to key stakeholders and leadership at key gates.
• Utilize design software and tools to create and refine material concepts.
• Create prototypes and hand samples to test ideas.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across multiple teams to integrate materials seamlessly into the overall design solution.
• Consider factors such as form, function, and manufacturing processes.
• Stay informed about sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
• Integrate environmentally responsible options into design considerations and recommend alternatives that align with sustainability goals.
• Create comprehensive design CADs/techpacks to communicate design to factory and suppliers for sampling.

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