Footwear Designer - Materials

Summary: As a Lead Materials Designer you'll work closely with your design partners in product design, color design and graphic design. You will also work cross functionally with your technical and material development partners, product management and merchandising teams. This role reports directly to the Design Director, Color + Materials Kids + Core, You will be creating concepts and developments on a range of material designs for the Kids + Core Footwear Design. You will work on elevating new technologies that influence brand-new models, as well as on seasonal narratives elevating existing materials for our classics and iconic products. Your goal is to aim for product excellence by partnering with key stakeholders cross-functionally on the product creations process, pushing the boundaries when it comes to new materials and new method of make and help bring the vision for the future.

Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Design, Art or related field; 2 years of additional experience crafting innovative products in lieu of a degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training* 5+ years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products* Passion for design* Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, trend, related to elevating the consumer experience* Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives* Fearless, calculated risk taker* Experience in technical footwear or apparel design* Experiencing building 3D samples and crafting mockup samples by hand* Ability to present new insights or seasonal concepts to small and large groups* Proficient in creating and editing files using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop skills* Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)* Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials* Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus* Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus* 3D design program experience is a plus Job Type Contract Compensation 40 - $42