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Lead Designer Kids Footwear Materials Designer

Cella
Cella Salary
Beaverton, OR Contractor
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
Location: Beaverton, Oregon

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $38 - 41 per hour

Are you ready to shape the future of athletic footwear by transforming consumer insights into cutting-edge material innovations? As a consultative creative partner for an iconic global sportswear brand, you will lead end-to-end material design strategies that bridge emotional narrative, performance, and sustainable design across core product lines.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive end-to-end material design strategies across core product lines to elevate the consumer experience and strengthen brand equity.
  • Partner with cross-functional design, product management, and development teams to translate market insights into trend-relevant product solutions.
  • Champion sustainable material innovations and emotive storytelling techniques to deliver high-visibility, forward-thinking product narratives.
  • Conceptualize and execute 3D digital renderings and physical mockups to validate complex design concepts and streamline development workflows.


Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience in innovative footwear or technical apparel design, or a Bachelor's degree in Design with equivalent industry experience.
  • Specialized expertise in material development, color theory, human factors, and advanced 3D sample building or hand-mockups.
  • Proven track record of translating consumer insights into market-leading product designs and sustainable material solutions.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills with a collaborative mindset to lead high-impact design partnerships.


JOBID: 092026-147025

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Salary : $38 - $41

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