Footwear Developer

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 Footwear Developer I, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting the creation and execution of seasonal inline and SMU (special make-up) products. You’ll work closely with senior developers, engineers, designers, and global partners to bring footwear projects to life from concept and material updates to fit validation and sample tracking.

This is a growth-focused role ideal for someone early in their development career who’s eager to learn, highly collaborative, and detail-oriented. You’ll gain exposure to all aspects of the product creation process while making a tangible impact on product quality, cost, and performance.

Brooks offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in performance product development by working with industry experts, within a culture that values growth, curiosity, and collaboration. You'll receive competitive compensation and global exposure, allowing you to make a significant impact as a creative thinker and trusted contributor in the world of footwear creation.

• Lead the execution of new uppers, SMUs, and color/material updates in partnership with senior team members and Asia-based developers.
• Manage the full sample process for your projects; track, receive, distribute, review, and communicate across teams to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Collaborate with Product Line Management, Design, Asia Development, and Engineering to ensure your products deliver on our brand promise of Fit, Feel, and Ride
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• Participate in development of new tooling projects alongside more senior developers and engineers, gaining exposure to mold and outsole engineering.
• Maintain technical packages
  , including BOMs, blueprints, and upper patterns, ensuring accuracy and clarity for factory partners.
• Own testing, validation, and feedback loops for your designated projects to ensure product quality and performance integrity throughout the creation cycle.

• Lead multiple small- to mid-size projects with accountability for timelines, costing targets, and production readiness.
• Communicate product specifications and changes clearly to global teams to ensure alignment on performance and manufacturability.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices in data accuracy, sample management, and cross-functional coordination.

• Participate in Asia development trips (2–4 times annually) to collaborate directly with factories and suppliers on construction, quality, and sampling.
• Continuously evolve your knowledge of vendor capabilities, lead times, material behavior, and manufacturing processes.
• Stay informed on market trends, consumer needs, and sustainability opportunities that influence future product creation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  , Biomechanics
  , Design
  , Kinesiology
  , or another technical field;…