Brooks Running

Senior Designer, Innovation Footwear Design

US, Washington, Seattle · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$127k-$203kDetected 117 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.
In collaboration, you will ensure new concepts can be manufactured and delivered at scale whilst ensuring the integrity of the innovation.

Own the design of complex performance footwear revolutions.
Ensure that all product designs meet organizational standards of quality, leadership, function/ technology, and project timelines from concept through go-to-market, where applicable.
Apply identity principles to maximize perceived value in order to drive superior aesthetic competitiveness.
Influence the work of the Color & Trend Team to elevate the deeper integration of coloration thinking in product design.
Partner with 3D / Computational Designers to increase the fidelity of design concepts.
Create and present upper, midsole, and outsole sketches and tooling blueprints for innovation product influenced by your design POV.
Create independent design solutions based on innovation briefs/concepts and CRAFTED BEAUTY - PERFORMANCE EXPRESSIONS design direction with your POV on storytelling, color, material, and finishes to grow the appeal of Brooks Running footwear.
Organize and deliver product design presentations, both physical and digital, including exploratory process to reach final solution.
Respond to design critique with multiple design solutions.
Drive design within a multidisciplinary innovation team to deliver industry-leading products and stories across both innovation and elite athlete projects, collaborating with cross-functional partners including Run Research Lab, Engineering, Development, Product Line, and Program & Process Management.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
4-year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel, or footwear design, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, may be substituted for a degree
7+ years of experience creating color/material/textile programs and future vision in a retail/manufacturing environment.
Thorough knowledge of art and design, with a clear understanding of visual design or any design-related environment
Proven experience creating and leading the execution of vision and strategy
Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually
Ability to understand design conceptually across product categories
Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities
Ability to build and foster relationships in a team environment. This position requires employees to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships
Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward.
Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners

The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $126,670- $202,714 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.
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 offers generous time off, including three to 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 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:
Runner First
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.
We act in the best interest of the runner
Word is Bond
We do what we say we'll do
Champion Heart
We give our all in everything we do
There is no "I" in Run
We stay generous with our humanity
Keep Moving

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