Designer II, 3D Footwear Innovation

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 a 3D Innovation Designer 2 on the Innovation & Elite Athlete Team, you will drive both art and science by creating what athletes need and want in their lives—a digital craftsperson who transforms visionary concepts into tangible reality.

You'll work with a fearless team at the leading edge of footwear creation, developing advanced 3D models that span from early-stage explorations to production-ready geometry. Your work directly influences how our most ambitious innovations come to life and how elite athletes achieve their fullest potential.

You will collaborate with Innovation Footwear Design, Computational Design, Run Research, Product Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering teams to create breakthrough footwear concepts that redefine performance. Your 3D fluency, aesthetic sensibility, and technical mastery will be essential in translating complex biomechanical insights and radical design ideas into a crafted reality for our high‑performance athletes.

This role demands someone who can scale seamlessly from rapid, iterative virtual and physical 3D explorations that spark new possibilities to high‑quality models for prototyping. You understand how surface and contour contribute to human biomechanics, dynamic motion, and performance optimization. You think in 3D, create in 3D, and communicate through stunning visualizations that inspire teams and move concepts forward.

Your role here at Brooks Innovation is vital in our mission to be the most innovative and loved brand in running, where athletes trust us to deliver the tools that help them reach heights they once only dreamed of.

• DESIGN & INNOVATION:
• Pioneer advanced 3D design across concept, prototype, and production phases, pushing the limits of what's possible in footwear design.
• Master aesthetic and technical excellence, blending digital sculpting prowess with highly controlled 3D modeling capabilities to create forms that are both beautiful and performance‑driven.
• Scale your workflow dynamically—move fluidly from quick, iterative explorations to high‑fidelity, production‑ready geometry based on project needs and timelines.
• Generate production tooling geometry using Rhino 3D or other surface modeling environments, ensuring designs can be prototyped and tested with elite athletes.
• Create photorealistic renderings that communicate design concepts and performance expression with impact.

• TECHNICAL
  
  SKILLS:
  
  
• Demonstrate 3D fluency across multiple paradigms, work confidently with NURBs, mesh, and other geometry typologies to solve complex design challenges. Parametric skills and methods are a bonus.
• Navigate 3D interoperability with expertise, moving seamlessly between formats and software platforms based on project requirements.
• Apply foundational knowledge of footwear construction:
  Understand methods of make, tooling processes, upper construction techniques, and how digital forms translate to physical products.

• COLLABORATION & INFLUENCE:
• Partner directly with Innovation Footwear Design and Computational Design team members to create breakthrough footwear concepts that advance performance.
• Interface regularly with Run Research, Product Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to ensure designs are grounded in performance science and manufacturing…