Materials Designer Job at 24 Seven Talent, Portland, OR

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  • 24 Seven Talent
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

24 Seven is partnering with a top global sportswear client to help them find a Materials Designer for this hybrid position in Portland, OR. This is a 5 month contract with potential to extend working 4 days a week onsite. While on contract, you'd be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, sick hours and more.

Ideal Candidate: will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of footwear design experience, with expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and strong familiarity with the full Adobe Creative Suite. A sharp eye for trends and a solid understanding of various material types are key to thriving in this role.

The nature of the work is focused on designing innovative and visually appealing materials as well as styling and curating existing materials for various footwear projects. Blend artistic skills with technical knowledge to design materials that enhance the overall aesthetics and functionality of footwear.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with project teams to understand functional specifications and end use.
  • Build consumer right materials solutions that elevate projects, informed by trend, material properties, industry and consumer/athlete insights.
  • Present materials palettes, concepts and mood boards to key stakeholders and leadership at key gates.
  • Utilize design software and tools to create and refine material concepts.
  • Create prototypes and hand samples to test ideas.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across multiple teams to integrate materials seamlessly into the overall design solution.
  • Consider factors such as form, function, and manufacturing processes.
  • Stay informed about sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
  • Integrate environmentally responsible options into design considerations and recommend alternatives that align with sustainability goals.
  • Create comprehensive design CADs/techpacks to communicate design to factory and suppliers for sampling.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience
  • Highly skilled in Adobe Illustrator at a minimum with advanced knowledge of Adobe Suite a plus.
  • Passion for trend and awareness/knowledge of different material types are must-haves.
  • Previous experience in Tennis footwear design is a major plus but previous footwear design experience is more crucial.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement,

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