Mindlance · 13 hours ago
Product Design and Development - Materials Designer 2
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expMindlance is a company in the apparel industry, and they are seeking a Materials Designer to lead the design and development of performance-driven materials for Running footwear. The role involves collaborating with design and development teams to create compelling material solutions based on cultural and consumer insights.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of materials and material palettes for Running footwear projects
Define creative vision, material strategies, and storytelling aligned with seasonal direction
Maintain hands-on involvement throughout the product creation lifecycle
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, development, and category partners
Translate cultural, consumer, and performance insights into material executions
Present material concepts clearly through strong visual and verbal communication
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting competing deadlines
Navigate ambiguity and proactively seek information to drive design decisions
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in Materials Design within Lifestyle or Performance product categories
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines (highly organized)
Strong fashion sensibility with above-average design vision; deep understanding of trends, brands, and consumer aesthetics
Bachelor's degree in Design, Art, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in a design environment working with materials, textiles, and/or color
Proficiency in holistic product design and methods of make
Strong consumer connection to performance products, fashion, and trends
Exceptional presentation and visual communication skills
Strong digital design skills, including CAD and design software
Ability to collaborate across diverse working styles and teams
Highly organized, self-sufficient, and detail-oriented
Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
Preferred
Experience supporting performance-focused footwear categories
Exposure to advanced material innovation and development processes
Strong storytelling capability tied to brand and consumer narratives
Company
Mindlance
Mindlance is a Staffing and Recruiting company which provides multi-vertical staffing services
1001-5000 employees
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