Designer II, Advanced Footwear Design, Visual Brand + CMF Design

Job Overview
As a Brooks Running Designer 2, Advanced Footwear Design, Visual Brand + CMF Design, you will help shape future seasonal product through thoughtful integration of identity markers, color, materials, finishes, and graphic storytelling. The role focuses on elevating franchise visuals, exploring scalable methods of product expression, and creating compelling CMF components that inform future seasonal toolboxes and inline product creation.

Responsibilities
Visual Brand + CMF Design

Create original identity marks, graphic, print, and CMF concepts that establish distinction across footwear franchises while reinforcing seasonal storytelling and brand identity.

Develop scalable visual identity solutions and logo applications that adapt across multiple product platforms and consumer experiences.

Explore innovative methods of product expression through materials, finishes, graphics leveraging existing and emerging techniques to identify opportunities, inform direction and make recommendations based on exploration findings.

Elevate product storytelling through thoughtful integration, placement, proportion, and execution of identity markers and graphic elements.

Research consumer insights, market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and future product expression.

Create and maintain identity markers, CMF specifications, and technical documentation that accurately communicate design intent to development and manufacturing partners.

Prepare CMF tech packs and supporting materials for sampling, development, and production.

Utilize visualization tools, renderings, AI‑assisted creative platforms, and rapid concept exploration methods to accelerate design development and communication.

Help shape seasonal concept development and future vision projects that influence CMF toolboxes, franchise expression, and footwear innovation.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with the Senior Manager, Advanced Footwear Design, CMF, and VP of Footwear Design to develop identity markers and CMF solutions that support Brooks' long‑term product and brand strategy.

Collaborate closely with Footwear Design, Materials Development, Product Development, Product Line Management, Innovation, and Color teams throughout the product creation process.

Translate creative concepts into manufacturable solutions that meet performance, quality, cost, and sustainability objectives.

Participate in design reviews, sample evaluations, concept critiques, and cross‑functional working sessions.

Present concepts, design rationale, consumer insights, and seasonal storytelling to internal teams and leadership.

Effectively communicate design intent, strategic thinking, and key recommendations through compelling visual and verbal storytelling.

Contribution & Self‑Management

Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned projects from concept through execution.

Act as a collaborative design partner and CMF advocate across teams.

Seek mentorship and continuously develop design, communication, and technical skills.

Maintain project timelines and deliverables while proactively communicating status, risks, and opportunities.

Build relationships with Product Development and supplier partners to deepen understanding of footwear construction, materials, and emerging technologies.

Attend factory visits, supplier reviews, and industry events to stay informed on new capabilities, manufacturing processes, and innovation opportunities.

Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support development, research, and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Apparel Design, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

5+ years of experience in footwear, apparel, graphic, brand, CMF, or related product design.

Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in:

Brand identity markers and graphic systems

Logo ideation and application

CMF design and development

Product storytelling and visual communication

Strong understanding of color, composition, typography, materials, and visual design principles.

Experience utilizing AI‑assisted creative tools and visualization platforms for concept development, storytelling, and rapid exploration.

Familiarity with 3D visualization tools such as Blender, Rhino, KeyShot, Substance, or similar platforms is preferred but not required.

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Understanding of manufacturing processes, material capabilities, and product development workflows.

Strong conceptual thinking, problem‑solving, and creative ideation skills.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong verbal, written, presentation, and storytelling abilities.

Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and disciplines.

High level of initiative, curiosity, accountability, and independent work ethic.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10%).

Embraces and lives the Brooks values.

Compensation
The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $104,217–$156,324 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401(k) Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.

Paid Time Off – three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.

Annual bonus based on company performance.

Product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

Location – 4 days per week in the Seattle offices.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two‑spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non‑merit based factors.

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