Senior Apparel Innovation Designer, Advanced

Who We Are

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

• Runner First
  • We act in the best interest of the runner
• Word is Bond
  • We do what we say we’ll do
• Champion Heart
  • We give our all in everything we do
• There is no "I" in Run
  • We stay generous with our humanity
• Keep Moving
  • We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let's run there.

As the Senior Apparel Innovation Designer, Advanced at Brooks, you will focus on creating innovative apparel solutions for projects 2-3 years out, bridging the gap between long-term developments and quick-to-market products.

You will create advanced concepts, materials, and construction techniques that enhance performance and comfort for runners, with a strong emphasis on feasibility and readiness for commercialization.

Your work will culminate in a structured handoff to the in-season design team, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to production.

This role requires a self-starter and independent thinker able to lead Apparel Innovation Design in collaboration with Materials Innovation to drive innovation for Brooks Apparel.

• Lead the development of pro kits for competition, leveraging athlete feedback to create signature products with prioritization of technical advancements for global events like the Olympics and World
• Record attempts, including custom-tailored product.
• Lead the development and prototyping of apparel concepts for near-future seasons, prioritizing workload across short-term and long-range projects with varying levels of complexity.
• Manage projects with challenging briefs and through ambiguity to successful completion.
• Drive performance solutions that address cooling, warmth, support, visibility, and protection, using athlete and consumer feedback.
• Work closely with Materials, Development, and cross-functional teams to ensure concepts are feasible for production and align with brand strategy.
• Rapidly prototype and test new materials, garment features, and technologies based on feedback gathered from athletes and internal stakeholders to refine designs for market launch.
• Use body mapping, pressure mapping, and athlete-specific tailoring to engineer garments that deliver targeted support and optimal performance.
• Utilize AI and digital design tools for rapid visualization, prototyping, and iteration.
• Present concepts and prototypes at internal meetings, clearly communicating technical benefits and user impact.
• Prepare comprehensive handoff packages including design specs, prototypes, and technical documentation for the in-season design team.
• Conduct handoff meetings to align on design intent, technical details, and production feasibility.
• Be available for consultation during the commercialization phase to ensure design integrity.
• Stay current with industry trends by attending relevant events and collaborating with suppliers to source new materials and technologies.
• Attend industry trade fairs and collaborate on-site with materials and factory partners to advance and validate concepts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Apparel, or related field; equivalent combination of education and years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
• 7+ years of experience in apparel…