Footwear Designer

We are looking for a Footwear Designer to step into a pivotal role where your design expertise will directly influence the creation of groundbreaking footwear. As a key contributor, you will drive innovation, bringing visionary concepts to life that captivate audiences and elevate product performance. Your work will not only define future collections but also inspire a global community, making a tangible impact on the intersection of sport and style.

What You'll Do

• Lead the ideation, design development, specification, and final execution of innovative footwear designs.
• Apply expert-level graphic design skills, demonstrating a strong understanding of typography, color theory, brand identity, and visual systems across product and storytelling platforms.
• Drive the creation of performance footwear, consistently raising the bar in style and functionality.
• Understand relevant subcultures and market trends to ensure distinct and competitive designs.
• Collaborate daily with Materials Design, Color Design, and Graphic Design teams to develop cohesive concepts.
• Guide cross-functional teams, maintaining a clear design vision amidst diverse feedback and stakeholders.
• Prioritize workload effectively across short- and long-term projects, managing multiple timelines and complexities with creative excellence and attention to detail.
• Mentor fellow product design teammates, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Work with design leadership to define model and seasonal design direction.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience designing and developing innovative footwear products.
• Expert-level graphic design skills, including ideation, design development, specification, and final execution.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, brand identity, and visual systems across product and storytelling platforms.
• Proven ability to navigate challenging briefs and ambiguity to successful project completion.
• Experience working across multiple timelines and levels of complexity, effectively prioritizing workload.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Miro.
• A positive attitude, demonstrating strong collaboration and proactive communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in product design or a relevant design degree, or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Cobbling and prototyping skills.
• 3D design program experience.
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills.
• AI exploration and rendering abilities.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project.