HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm · 2 days ago
Materials Designer 2
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHireTalent is a staffing and recruiting firm seeking a Materials Designer to lead the design of materials and strategies for footwear projects. The role involves hands-on involvement in materials design and development, aligning with seasonal creative direction and product priorities.
DeliveryHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leverage performance materials to deliver a premium, recognizable and consumer relevant brand point of view in the marketplace through strategic vision, design direction, storytelling, and editing
Lead the design of the materials, material palettes, creative vision, and strategies for specific footwear projects that span across *** Running
Maintain hands-on involvement in materials design and development throughout the product creation process in support of the seasonal creative direction and the various priorities for Performance product
Qualification
Required
Must have previous experience in Materials Design, Lifestyle or Performance
Experience in participating in multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines (highly organized)
This person MUST has a feeling for fashion, trends, brands (above average vision for design)
Bachelor's degree in design, Art or a related field
3 – 5 years relevant experience in a design environment working with materials, textiles and/or color
Previous experience in Materials Design, Lifestyle or Performance
Proficiency in holistic product design & method of make
Ability to collaborate both within the design team and with category partners, flexible with individual's working styles
Ability to translate cultural & consumer knowledge/insight to narratives and product executions
Exceptional Presentation Skills; Visual Communication
Strong consumer connection with performance related products, fashion and trends
Highly organized and self-sufficient
Experience in participating in multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines
Ability to work in an ambiguous environment; Information Seeker
Strong digital suite / CAD capabilities
Preferred
Previous Client experience is highly preferred but not required
Looking for local candidates only
Company
HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
HireTalent is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) workforce solutions firm, specializing in securing the best talent fits in Executive/Retained Search, Direct Hire Placements, MSP, SOW, and nationwide hiring program management and support.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashish Kaushal
CEO / Founder
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