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Footwear Materials Designer 3

Apex Systems · Beaverton, OR, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Footwear Materials Designer

We are seeking a Footwear Materials Designer for a special project focused on signature and core products. This role requires a creative professional with a strong understanding of material design and its business applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop materials for footwear across multiple segments of a product line.
Contribute to inline work for signature and core products.
Present a strong portfolio showcasing recent work, design process, and taste level relevant to the brand.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. A minimum of 5+ years of experience in creative footwear material design is required.
Skills
Proven experience working on multiple segments of a product line.
Demonstrated interest or knowledge in skateboarding, sneaker culture, or streetwear.
A portfolio that includes examples of recent work, and shows the design process from concept to completion.
Preferred Qualifications
A basic understanding of leathers, canvases, uppers, synthetics, wovens, and meshes is preferred. Knowledge of footwear trims is a bonus.
Understanding of the business aspects related to material design.
Technical knowledge of materials.
Previous industry experience with a focus on skateboarding.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.