Product Designer - Specialized 5

Job Title: Product Designer - Specialized 5, Footwear (Cleated Product)
Location: Beaverton, Or (On-Site, 4/1 Hybrid Schedule)
Duration: 6-Month

ABOUT THE TEAM
The nature of the work is focused on research and development of products from conception to retail to meet the needs of accounts and consumers.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
An industry-recognized footwear design expert who moves fluidly from ideation to engineered prototype to finished product and elevates everyone around them while doing it.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON
" Ideation & Visioning Generates new ways of thinking about aspects of performance based products that result in growth opportunities and competitive advantages in the marketplace. Develops ideas that are consistent with the vision for new products by collaborating with product creation on the genesis of new product concepts for all business units.
" Research/Engineering Defines protocol and establishes scope of testing required to prove and validate a concept. In line with advanced knowledge of the consumer, business, and performance requirements, develops concrete insights which feed into the development of advanced product concepts through the use of new technologies or construction processes. Delivers proof of concept by turning concepts and new product visions into reality. Identifies key elements of product construction materials and processes. Engineers prototypes.
" Project Management Leads innovation projects turning concept ideation into reality by working in, or with, multi-disciplinary teams to include product creation, manufacturing, and 3rd party vendors. Meets complex challenges with imaginative state of the art approaches supported by feasible solutions.
" Communication Synthesis reports and creates final documentation to inform and educate internal stakeholders regarding new innovations. Is recognized externally as an industry expert. Clearly and concisely communicates the knowledge required and best practices to assist transition of technology to product.
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH
You'll work closely with color teams, developers, merchandisers, project managers, and others on all cleated footwear product (training, golf footwear, etc.).
MUST-HAVE
" 10+ years of directly relevant footwear design experience (preferred level comprehensive experience as a business/process leader or industry expert)
" Collaborative nature
" Adobe expertise
" Product creation knowledge (i.e. construction, build, etc.)
" Solution-oriented mindset
" People management skills
NICE-TO-HAVE
" 3D rendering skills
" Prior experience with a leading global sportswear brand or comparable competitor
" Consumer/market acumen
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS
" Bachelor's degree preferred not a hard requirement
" One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 8 yrs; Master's + 9 yrs; Associate degree + 11 yrs; High School + 12 yrs
PORTFOLIO REQUIRED - submissions without a portfolio will not be considered.