Footwear Designer
HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm, Beaverton, OR, United States
Material Designer II – Training Footwear
Location: Beaverton, OR (Onsite – No relocation)
Duration: 6 Months Contract (Approx. 29 Weeks)
About the Role
We are looking for an
Intermediate Material Designer
to join a dynamic
Training Footwear & Apparel Expression Design team . In this role, you will help bring innovative material concepts to life by executing seasonal design projects aligned with creative direction and product briefs.
Key Responsibilities
Create original material designs or refresh existing products under design leadership guidance
Execute end-to-end creative processes including material briefs, tech pack creation, development, and factory communication
Translate design concepts into production-ready solutions with precision
Participate in presentations of design concepts to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, development, and merchandising teams
Incorporate feedback and continuously refine design outputs
Key Partners
Material Development
Technical Development
Manufacturing & Operations
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in
Performance Footwear Materials Design
Strong portfolio (must include real-world / market-released products)
Experience working on seasonal and mini collections
Strong understanding of the design and creative process
Proficiency in
Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to translate material concepts from simple to complex executions
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BFA/BA/MA/MFA) or equivalent experience
Experience with performance materials (foams, mesh, TPU, synthetics, prints, etc.)
Exposure to athlete insights / focus groups
Familiarity with material libraries and development processes
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Design, Color, Product, Development)
Knowledge of advanced digital tools / 3D design
What We’re Looking For
Strong design mindset with attention to detail
Understanding of manufacturing processes and material impact
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Passion for innovation in footwear design
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Intermediate Material Designer
to join a dynamic
Training Footwear & Apparel Expression Design team . In this role, you will help bring innovative material concepts to life by executing seasonal design projects aligned with creative direction and product briefs.
Key Responsibilities
Create original material designs or refresh existing products under design leadership guidance
Execute end-to-end creative processes including material briefs, tech pack creation, development, and factory communication
Translate design concepts into production-ready solutions with precision
Participate in presentations of design concepts to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, development, and merchandising teams
Incorporate feedback and continuously refine design outputs
Key Partners
Material Development
Technical Development
Manufacturing & Operations
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in
Performance Footwear Materials Design
Strong portfolio (must include real-world / market-released products)
Experience working on seasonal and mini collections
Strong understanding of the design and creative process
Proficiency in
Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to translate material concepts from simple to complex executions
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BFA/BA/MA/MFA) or equivalent experience
Experience with performance materials (foams, mesh, TPU, synthetics, prints, etc.)
Exposure to athlete insights / focus groups
Familiarity with material libraries and development processes
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (Design, Color, Product, Development)
Knowledge of advanced digital tools / 3D design
What We’re Looking For
Strong design mindset with attention to detail
Understanding of manufacturing processes and material impact
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Passion for innovation in footwear design
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