Brooks Running · 5 hours ago
Designer II, Inline Footwear Design
US, Washington, Seattle
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years expBrooks Running is dedicated to enhancing the experience of movement through innovative gear and experiences. The Footwear Designer II will be responsible for creating compelling footwear designs, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure alignment with the brand's aesthetic and consumer appeal.
ApparelFashionManufacturingShoesSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Own the full design of performance footwear models by creating and presenting upper, midsole, and outsole sketches for inline product based on direction provided by CRAFTED BEAUTY briefs
Apply identity principles to maximize perceived value in order to drive superior aesthetic competitiveness
Work on a diverse scope of inline and pre-season product to inform templates for CRAFTED BEAUTY for the sequential in-line season
Improve briefs/concepts and direction with design solutions the creative foundation of CRAFTED BEAUTY concerning 2D/3D creations with story, color, material, and finishes to grow the appeal of Brooks Running footwear
Take time to explore the future of what 2D and 3D DESIGN can become and how new technology, tools and design abilities can benefit performance run design far in the future
Utilize 3D to visualize designs during the creation phase and continuously build your 3D skillset to utilize 3D in technical applications (e.g. manipulation of tooling files)
Attain new methods to expand the possibilities of what products we create and how we can create them through using advanced 2D and 3D Digital Design tools
Partner with senior design staff to align on approach and concepts around your designs to ensure alignment with CRAFTED BEAUTY principles
Apply learned techniques and gained experience to approach, analyze and solve problems
Organize and deliver product design presentations, both physical and digital including exploratory process to reach final solution
Provide feedback and guidance to Associate Designers and Designer 1
Seek out mentorship from more tenured Designers
Respond to design critique with multiple design solutions
Seek to constantly be at the top of your game. Learn what is cutting edge and involve yourself in where 2D and 3D DIGITAL DESIGN technologies and tools are going
Partner within in a product creation team to deliver industry leading products and stories
Partner with the Innovation Design Team to ensure a constant flow of information
Work closely with the Color - Material & Trend Design Team to integrate seasonal color and trend concepts
Working towards the goal to actively influence various footwear team experts in Color & Trend, Materials, Product Development, Product Line Management and Product Assessment. Utilize their reporting to inform our design approach
Working towards the goal to act as a design expert and design leader across other teams – facilitate conversations, led by example and show the 'how'
Be a trusted partner to the development teams in Asia and our oversea production sites
Maintain calendar/timelines/deadlines that result in a timely completion of each project
Use your strong design knowledge to partner with your product teams
Support to build templates for CRAFTED BEAUTY and SEASONAL BEAUTY in partnership with senior design staff
Answer critique with a curious mindset – propose alternative options after more design exploration
Have a solid understanding of the design jet stream to keep informed on what’s trending and how this may influence our design
Apply your knowledge of prototyping and ability to use handmade models to demonstrate proof of ideas
Conduct visits to our factories and material suppliers to gain insights and continue to grow a high level of understanding of the footwear manufacturing process
Travel as necessary to Asia, Europe, trade shows, races, retailers, or other external events
Qualification
Required
4-year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel or footwear design, equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree
5+ years of experience creating color/material/textile programs and future vision in a retail/manufacturing environment
Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment
Proven experience creating and leading the execution of vision and strategy
Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually
Ability to understand design conceptually across product categories
Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities
Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment
Ability to build and foster relationships in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships
Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward
Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners
Keen attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution of tasks (self and through others), while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all the pieces fit together and affect one another
Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help out wherever necessary
Passionate participation in Brooks' sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community
Mastery with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
Competent using Apple Mac Operating system
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
Travel 10% (Domestically/Internationally)
Preferred
2D and 3D CAD experience and desire to learn complex surfacing and geometry such as Rhino, Blender and Adobe Substance 2d and 3d Suite, etc
3D not required, but a plus
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
Generous time off, including 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
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Sheridan
Chief Executive Officer
Carson Caprara
SVP, Footwear and Apparel
Recent News
2025-11-11
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