Senior Footwear Product Designer

Senior Footwear Product Designer

Our client is seeking a seasoned footwear design leader who brings creative agility, strategic thinking, and calm ownership to complex product initiatives. This individual blends deep industrial design expertise with strong communication and project leadership, guiding products from early concept through execution while partnering seamlessly across teams. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving, cross-functional environments and balances innovation, craft, and commercial awareness with confidence and independence.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

• Define and drive design direction for a footwear collection or product category, aligned to creative vision and seasonal briefs.
• Lead the end-to-end footwear design process, translating insights and innovation into compelling, manufacturable product solutions.
• Communicate and present design concepts clearly to internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring alignment and momentum.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners including development, innovation, merchandising, and manufacturing teams.
• Provide informal mentorship and creative guidance, contributing to a high standard of design excellence across the team.

• 10+ years of professional footwear design experience within a large, corporate product environment.
• Expert‑level industrial design skills specific to footwear, including materials innovation and product creation processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects independently, prioritizing effectively without the need for close supervision.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence diverse audiences and leadership levels.
• Strong digital design fluency, including industry‑standard creative tools; 3D or advanced digital skills are a plus.

Up to $65/hr. (DOE)

As an eligible contract employee with Vander Houwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well‑being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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Vander Houwen is an award‑winning, Women & Diversity‑Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, Vander Houwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!

Vander Houwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. Vander Houwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.