As a Lead Footwear Designer in Jordan, you will be working together with a large project team of different professionals (engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, 3D, etc.), and mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of our Streetwear Product Design Director and will present your design concepts to various internal and external audiences.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re looking for an exceptional Lead Designer, Footwear Product Design to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help create the future of Jordan Streetwear. The ideal candidate needs to be a highly creative problem solver with an optimistic approach to work, who has a passion for footwear design, advising a team, and doesn’t settle for anything less than the best to meet the needs of the athlete and consumer. They thrive under pressure and are eager to take on technical projects across a multitude of sports that have a significant impact for the athletes we serve and our brand.
Education Bachelor's degree in Industrial design, fashion design, apparel design, material design, textile design or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.5-7 years’ experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other productsPrevious footwear design experience requiredPrevious experience in Lifestyle and Cleated/Golf footwear preferredKnowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experiencePassion for the intersection of Sport and StreetwearAbility to translate consumer knowledge and athlete insights into product solutions and narrativesStrong Photoshop, Illustrator skillsMust be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus3D design programs experience is a plusVizcom experience is a plusStrong sketching, illustration, and rendering skillsSolid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materialsMust be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each projectActive and proficient participant in the creative process and cross-functional communicationExperience presenting design concepts to internal and external audiences, including athletesExperienced with presentation programs (Keynote)Team culture builder, thinks strategically about the future, energized by ambiguity, start-up mentalityPositive personality and outlookInterest in mentoring fellow designersContribute and align to shared team culture and behaviorsMotivated and hardworking about bringing others alongCollaborator with a skill in connecting the dotsSpeaks up with courage for self and the teamOpen minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of viewWHAT YOU’LL WORK ONIn Jordan Streetwear, you will work on original designs and creating performance solutions around Jordan DNA. We expect you to explore new opportunities and take risks, delivering the highest levels of both performance and style that the Jordan athlete expects! In your day to day, you will engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around style, performance and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative and appealing solutions, that are considerate of cost.
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