Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Product Designer 3 who is focused on research and development of products from conception to retail to meet the needs of accounts and consumers.
Ideation & Visioning
Generates new ways of thinking about aspects of performance based products that result in growth opportunities and competitive advantages in the marketplace
Develops ideas that are consistent with the vision for new products by collaborating with product creation on the genesis of new product concepts for all business units
Research/Engineering
Defines protocol and establishes scope of testing required to prove and validate a concept
In line with advanced knowledge of the consumer, business, and performance requirements, develops concrete insights which feed into the development of advanced product concepts through the use of new technologies or construction processes
Delivers proof of concept by turning concepts and new product visions into reality
Identifies key elements of product construction materials and processes
Engineers prototype
Project Management
Enables the development of innovation projects turning concept ideation into reality by working in, or with, multi- disciplinary teams to include product creation, manufacturing, and 3rd party vendors
Meets complex challenges with imaginative state of the art approaches supported by feasible solutions
Communication
Assists in preparation of reports and presenting results and market concepts at the functional department level
Clearly and concisely communicates the knowledge required and best practices assist transition of technology to product
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (preferred – but not a hard requirement) and 5+ years of directly relevant work experience in a product design role
One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law degree with 3 years of experience; Master's degree with 4 years of experience; Associate's degree with 6 years of experience; High School diploma/GED with 7 years of experience
Top must-have skills
Adobe Illustrator
Keynote
Photoshop
Collaborative in nature
Desired soft skills
Great listening skills
Good at taking direction
Proactive
Ability to work well with teammates with agility and flexibility
Skills that would make a candidate stand out
CLO experience
A deep understanding of material creation and apparel construction
Ability to stay within budget parameters
Able to support seasonal work related to basketball uniforms and travel systems
Able to work closely with 4-5 on a direct team
Confidentiality will be a key necessity in this role
Compensation & Benefits The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Equal Opportunity Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Application Note By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. If you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging, message frequency may vary and standard message/data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You may cease communicating via text by replying STOP.
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Ideation & Visioning
Generates new ways of thinking about aspects of performance based products that result in growth opportunities and competitive advantages in the marketplace
Develops ideas that are consistent with the vision for new products by collaborating with product creation on the genesis of new product concepts for all business units
Research/Engineering
Defines protocol and establishes scope of testing required to prove and validate a concept
In line with advanced knowledge of the consumer, business, and performance requirements, develops concrete insights which feed into the development of advanced product concepts through the use of new technologies or construction processes
Delivers proof of concept by turning concepts and new product visions into reality
Identifies key elements of product construction materials and processes
Engineers prototype
Project Management
Enables the development of innovation projects turning concept ideation into reality by working in, or with, multi- disciplinary teams to include product creation, manufacturing, and 3rd party vendors
Meets complex challenges with imaginative state of the art approaches supported by feasible solutions
Communication
Assists in preparation of reports and presenting results and market concepts at the functional department level
Clearly and concisely communicates the knowledge required and best practices assist transition of technology to product
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (preferred – but not a hard requirement) and 5+ years of directly relevant work experience in a product design role
One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law degree with 3 years of experience; Master's degree with 4 years of experience; Associate's degree with 6 years of experience; High School diploma/GED with 7 years of experience
Top must-have skills
Adobe Illustrator
Keynote
Photoshop
Collaborative in nature
Desired soft skills
Great listening skills
Good at taking direction
Proactive
Ability to work well with teammates with agility and flexibility
Skills that would make a candidate stand out
CLO experience
A deep understanding of material creation and apparel construction
Ability to stay within budget parameters
Able to support seasonal work related to basketball uniforms and travel systems
Able to work closely with 4-5 on a direct team
Confidentiality will be a key necessity in this role
Compensation & Benefits The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Equal Opportunity Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Application Note By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. If you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging, message frequency may vary and standard message/data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You may cease communicating via text by replying STOP.
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