Footwear Designer

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 12 Months

Type: Full-Time, Contract

Note: Portfolio required – must include examples of recent work.

Description:

A global athletic brand is looking for a Creative Footwear Materials Designer to work on in-line projects, partnerships, and signature and core products. In this role, you will bring creative ideas and a strong understanding of footwear materials to support the brand's skateboarding and streetwear initiatives. You will work across multiple segments of a line, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute material strategies that elevate product storytelling and performance.

Top 5-7 Skills:

• Creative Footwear Material Design (5+ years)
• Experience working on multiple segments of a line
• Interest or knowledge in Skateboarding, sneaker culture, or streetwear
• Portfolio demonstrating recent work, design process, and taste level
• Basic understanding of Leathers, canvases, uppers, synthetics, wovens, and meshes
• Technical knowledge of materials (nice to have)
• Understanding of the business aspects of material design (nice to have)

Requirements for the role:

• 5+ years of experience in Creative Footwear Material Design
• Experience working on multiple segments of a line
• Interest or knowledge in Skateboarding, sneaker culture, or streetwear
• Portfolio required – examples of recent work.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Materials, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Creative Footwear Material Design
• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Basic understanding of Leathers, canvases, uppers, synthetics, wovens, and meshes
• Understanding of footwear trims (bonus)
• Understands the business aspects of material design
• Technical knowledge of materials
• Previous industry experience (preferred) – must have a focus on skateboarding

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.