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Job Title: Sr Manager, Footwear Material Design
Location: Beaverton, OR (4/1 hybrid schedule)
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Portfolio required for consideration
We're seeking a Sr Manager, Footwear Material Design to lead the development of innovative material concepts and storytelling for performance footwear. This role will partner closely with Design, Color, Development, Product Management, Merchandising, and Manufacturing teams to bring material innovation from concept through production.
Key Requirements:
- 8 years of experience in Material Design, Textile Design, or Footwear Design
- Strong understanding of the footwear product creation process, including construction and manufacturing
- Ability to translate consumer insights, trends, and culture into compelling product stories
- Experience developing material concepts, seasonal direction, mood boards, and presentations
- Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills
- Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing partners
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Experience with Keynote, PowerPoint, Miro, or similar presentation tools
- Highly organized, solution-oriented, and self-directed
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10 years of footwear-related design experience
- Experience in material innovation, CMF, textile design, or footwear design
- Strong consumer and market acumen
- Experience with 3D rendering and visualization tools (CLO 3D, Gravity Sketch, Blender, KeyShot, etc.)
- Experience creating 3D samples and hand mockups
- Prior experience with leading athletic, footwear, lifestyle, or consumer brands
What You'll Do:
- Lead material storytelling and innovation for performance footwear collections
- Collaborate with designers, developers, merchandisers, and project managers to bring concepts to market
- Drive material strategy, trend research, and consumer-focused product narratives
- Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure quality execution and design intent
- Support the development of footwear across training, golf, and other performance categories
Salary : $72 - $77