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Materials Designer 3

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Beaverton, OR

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Apparel Design, Business Growth, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Fashion Trends, Industrial Design, Market Trend Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Storytelling, Textile Design, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Beaverton, OR
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Product Design and Development Materials Designer 3
Location: Beaverton, OR (PHK) Onsite
Duration: 6 Months Contract

Position Overview
We are seeking a talented Materials Designer 3 to join the NSW Icons team supporting Men's and Women's Sportswear footwear franchises. This role will focus on creating innovative material concepts and storytelling for established footwear franchises while driving consumer-relevant design solutions that elevate product experiences.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials design, a deep understanding of consumer trends, tactile materials, and a passion for streetwear culture. They will be responsible for translating insights into compelling material narratives and partnering with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life.

Team Information
  • NSW Icons Team
  • Men's and Women's Sportswear
  • Established footwear franchises
  • Working on footwear product creation
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop innovative material concepts for footwear products.
  • Research and interpret consumer trends, cultural influences, and market insights.
  • Create compelling material stories and narratives that connect with consumers.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams throughout the product creation process.
  • Drive material innovation while maintaining alignment with brand and consumer needs.
  • Present design concepts, process work, and final solutions to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with development and product teams to execute material strategies.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Materials Design.
  • Strong understanding of consumer trends and tactile materials.
  • Experience working on large-scale consumer goods projects.
  • High taste level with the ability to identify and interpret emerging trends.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, design process, decision-making, and final execution.
  • Ability to clearly articulate design rationale and showcase ownership of project contributions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in industrial material design, textile material design, or apparel material design.
  • Strong interest in streetwear, fashion, and consumer trends.
  • Experience creating materials for consumer-facing products.
Portfolio Requirements
Portfolio submission is required.
Portfolio should demonstrate:
  • Strong storytelling ability.
  • Clear design process from concept to final execution.
  • Decision-making and problem-solving approach.
  • Specific contributions and ownership within projects.
  • Consumer-focused material design solutions.
Additional Information
  • Location: PHK (Open to relocation if candidate can move within 2 weeks of start date)
  • Reason for Opening: Covering for a sabbatical and business growth
  • Expected Contract Length: 6 Months
  • Experience working within footwear, apparel, or consumer goods industries is highly preferred.

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