Brooks Running

Designer I, Inline Footwear Design

US, Washington, Seattle

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$120kDetected 35 days ago

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About the role

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something.
As a Footwear Designer 1, Inline, you work towards clear communication across the Product Line Management team, Product Development team, Color & Trend team, and Product Assessment team.

Own the full design of designated performance footwear models by creating and presenting upper, midsole, and outsole sketches for inline product.
Apply identity principles to help maximize perceived value and support strong aesthetic competitiveness within inline product.
Continuously develop 3D modeling skills to explore the evolution of 2D and 3D design and how new tools and technologies can be used to elevate design execution.
Utilize 3D during the creation phase to visualize and iterate designs, while building capability in technical applications such as manipulation of tooling files.
Stay current with footwear trends, materials, and design technologies to support product creation and expand design possibilities.
Participate in pre-season development and support the exploration of design directions within inline product cycles.
Apply learned techniques and experience to approach, analyze, and solve design challenges within assigned projects.
Organize and deliver product design presentations in both physical and digital formats, clearly communicating exploration, process, and final solutions.
Seek mentorship from more tenured designers and actively apply feedback to strengthen design output.
Respond to design critique with multiple design solutions to support iteration, alignment, and decision-making.

Bachelor's degree in industrial design, footwear design, or a related field
Strong understanding of art and design principles with a clear foundation in visual aesthetics across design disciplines.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Proficiency in macOS (Apple operating system).
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in place of a degree.
3+ years of experience designing footwear or similar products, with experience in color, material, and textiles, contributing to forward-thinking design vision in a retail or manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting the development and execution of design vision and strategy within cross-functional teams.
Understanding of footwear design, construction, materials, and component integration.
Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually across products and categories.
Ability to apply conceptual design thinking across multiple product categories and initiatives.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment.
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships in a collaborative team environment, managing multiple stakeholders and information streams.
Ability and desire to push self, team, and brand forward.
Strong collaboration and influencing skills with key business and creative partners.

Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD tools, with exposure to complex surfacing and geometry using tools such as Rhino, Blender, Adobe Substance (2D/3D Suite), SolidWorks, Grasshopper, etc. (preferred, not required).

The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $80,175 - $ 120,315 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
Location - You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.
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.

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!
Paid Time Off - Brooks offers generous time off, including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, and paid sick and parental leave.
Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
Perks - Including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity.

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive.
That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

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