Job Description

About the Company : 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.

About the Role : Blend artistic skills with technical knowledge to design materials that enhance the overall aesthetics and functionality of footwear.

Responsibilities :

• 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 / Tech Packs to communicate design to factory and suppliers for sampling.

Qualifications :

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience.
• Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 3 yrs; Masters + 4 yrs; Associates degree + 6 yrs; High School + 7 yrs.

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