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Brooks Running · 5 hours ago

Footwear Developer II

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Brooks Running is dedicated to creating gear and experiences that enhance the joy of movement. The Footwear Developer II will leverage technical product knowledge to collaborate with a cross-functional team, ensuring the development of high-performance running footwear that meets consumer expectations.

ApparelFashionManufacturingShoesSporting Goods

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own leading execution of New Upper, New Tooling Projects including leading projects from creation to final confirmation with T1

Oversee and manage multiple projects from Insights gathering to Brief Stage, through Design, Development, Costing, and into Commercialization

Deliver on Brooks Fit, Feel, Ride principles and goals via an unwavering dedication to always deliver excellence

Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal critical dates that lead to on–time delivery of sales samples and production confirmation

Partner with and influence vendors and factories in the manufacturing process with the ability to steer the process to advance and achieve new manufacturing techniques which enhance the overall performance of product

Partner with and guide Design and Development teams to ensure that designs are manufacturable and meet cost and quality objectives for each product

Critique, adjust and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole/ upper), upper patterns and materials from a performance, manufacturing, and functional perspective

Recommend and specify to Product team the material, component, and construction options to meet pricing targets and product’s functional goals, as well as ensure product performance integrity through product testing (physical and field testing)

Mentor more junior team members

Initiate and lead meetings with product teams during various phases of development to review, evaluate, update, and drive the decision-making process that leads to on–time production confirmation and margin goals

Collaborate with our Research, Design and Development, Marketing and Costing teams and Color Designers to show sample materials that meet the criteria for the category based on material performance data

Create and build a knowledge base and stay informed about vendor capabilities and performance, factory relationships, quality issues, materials pricing, and lead times

Keep abreast of market trends, new technologies and consumer needs to ensure that products incorporate the functional needs our consumers’ demand

Participate in Asia development trips, 3 - 4 per year, to work with manufacturers and suppliers on existing and current development projects

Qualification

Technical footwear developmentCostingManufacturingProject managementBiomechanicsCommunication skillsAttention to detailCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Biomechanics, Engineering, Kinesiology, Design or other applicable technical degrees or equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ successful years' experience leading the development of high performance, technical running footwear projects

Expertise in technical running footwear product development, process, project management, costing and manufacturing of product from conception to retail

Proven ability to lead and influence in a collaborative, cross-functional group without command/ control to meet strategic objectives

Demonstrated ability to develop highly productive relationships with individuals and teams composed of diverse disciplines and cultural backgrounds resulting in effective working relationships across the company

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an advanced ability to communicate new ideas, concepts, and functional expertise within project teams and to external stakeholders

Keen attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution of tasks (self and through others), while seeing the big picture and understanding how all the pieces fit together and affect one another

Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments' operations and/or morale; 'connecting the dots.'

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

HSA and employer contribution

FSA

Family & fertility assistance

401K Savings Plan and match

Employee assistance program

Transportation assistance

Three to five weeks of paid time off

Eleven paid holidays

Paid sick and parental leave

Annual bonus based on company performance

Product discounts

Employee recognition

Fitness discounts

Volunteer and donation benefits

Company

Brooks Running

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Brooks Running designs and manufactures high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories for both male and female runners. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1914

Seattle, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.brooksrunning.com

H1B Sponsorship

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