Expert Footwear Designer

Job Title: Expert Footwear Designer
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: 03 months
Hybrid: Mon Thurs onsite, Fri remote

• Team details & who they will work with: Footwear with graphic design capabilities role in
  Kids and Core FW; graphics and footwear design, reporting to chief design officer in the interim, other FW designers will be working with. 11/9 will report to KIds Product Director

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Minimum required years of experience: 10 yrs
• Education requirements: No

Must have skills:

• Expert-level graphic design skills, including ideation, design development, specification, and final execution, with a strong understanding of typography, color theory, brand identity, and visual systems across product and storytelling platforms.
• A positive attitude while working on projects with challenging briefs and through ambiguity to successful completion.
• Experience working across multiple timelines and levels of complexity, effectively prioritizing workload across short- and long-term projects while maintaining creative excellence and attention to detail.

Nice to have skills:

• Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
• 3D design program experience are a plus
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
• AI exploration and rendering abilities a plus
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
• Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project

Software/technical requirements:

• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator skills, Miro,
• Previous Client/industry experience preference: Needs Client and design experience
• What 2-3 traits does the successful person in the role have? Team player, collaborative and proactive communication

Interview Details:

• Interviewers: Panel IV with HM and team member, (3-4 Interviewees expected)
  # of Rounds: 1
• Duration of Interview: 45 mins

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• We are looking for an Expert Designer, Footwear for Basketball, that will be responsible for new creation design for performance footwear of the Brand.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON:

• Using a strong understanding of lateral sport performance, construction and manufacturing experience, and both business and design needs--this candidate will continually raise the bar in the performance and style of Basketball footwear.
• This designer demonstrates the ability to understand subcultures linked to the world of basketball, as well as provide a point of view for distinction from trends & competitors.

WHOYOU WILL WORK WITH

• This designer will work daily with Materials Design, Color Design, and Graphic Design, to collaboratively create concepts reviewed by the Design Leadership Team.
• Beyond the design team, the Expert Designer will also help lead the cross-functional team to maintain a clear and holistic design point of view in the midst of multiple levels of feedback & stakeholders without losing sight of the mission outlined by the brief.
• Where there is ambiguity, the Expert Designer will work with their team and leadership to sharpen the key needs and next steps for progress.
• The Expert Designer will work closely with the Design Director to create model & seasonal design direction that expands upon the seasonal creative vision from the Senior Director. As a model for creative excellence, the Expert Designer will mentor other product design teammates and display the behaviors necessary to rise to the occasion as a team. This designer always treats others thoughtfully and with respect to create a welcoming and inclusive team environment. The successful candidate will look to build the confidence of teammates in order to create a relationship based on feedback as a cultural norm. The relentless desire to pursue greatness drives the determination and resilience to succeed at this role. To be considered for this role, please submit a portfolio (as a pdf or include a URL on your resume)

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree in product design or a relevant design degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• At least 10 years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear products Experience working with a signature athlete, specifically basketball a plus
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator skills.
• 3D design program experience a plus.
• Top notch ideation & styling
• Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
• 3D design program experience are a plus
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
• AI exploration and rendering abilities a plus
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
• Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project

Team Requirements:

• Positive attitude and energy
• Team player
• Collaborator and works well with others