Materials Designer

Overview

Role:
Materials Designer
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Location:

Beaverton, OR
• Duration: 6 Month Contract

• Lead the design of materials, material palettes, creative vision, and strategies for specific footwear projects that span across Running.
• Maintain hands-on involvement in materials design and development throughout the product creation process in support of the seasonal creative direction and priorities for Performance product.

• Must have previous experience in Materials Design, Lifestyle or Performance.
• Experience in participating in multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines (highly organized).
• Strong sense for fashion, trends, and brands (above-average vision for design).
• Bachelor s degree in design, Art or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a design environment working with materials, textiles and/or color.
• Proficiency in holistic product design & method of make.
• Ability to collaborate within the design team and with category partners; flexible with individual working styles.
• Ability to translate cultural and consumer knowledge/insight to narratives and product executions.
• Exceptional presentation skills; visual communication.
• Strong consumer connection with performance-related products, fashion and trends.
• Highly organized and self-sufficient.
• Ability to work in an ambiguous environment;
  Information Seeker.
• Strong digital suite / CAD capabilities.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required.