Overview
On Site
$54.67 - $58.67 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Sustainability
Cost Accounting
Training
Collaboration
Testing
Graphics Design
Energy
Human Factors And Ergonomics
Partnership
Marketing
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Prototyping
3D Computer Graphics
Sketch
Illustration
Manufacturing
Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Acrobat
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Footwear Designer.
Summary:
As a Footwear Designer in Women's Training, you will be working hand-in-hand with a large project team of different professionals (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.) and collaborating within the design community (product designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.). You will work under the direction of our Senior Design Director, as well as other functional leaders, to ensure alignment across all sectors.
In Women's Training, you will design innovative footwear to meet consumers' performance as well as style needs. You will collaborate with many project teammates in areas like development, engineering, marketing, testing, color design, material design/development, and graphic design to bring the shoe from concept to market. With each project, you are encouraged to also participate and present the work in formal and informal reviews.
This role will help bring industry-leading innovative footwear designs from concept to reality. We value strong, style forward insights and passion for our consumers in providing them with style forward iconic designs to serve their performance needs.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, a related field or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
* Previous experience designing and developing innovative footwear
* Positive personality and energy
* Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
* Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
* Motivated and hardworking while bringing others along
* Ability to drive a vision and lead/influence others
* Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
* Ability to action against feedback to explore and deliver a wide range of options
* Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
* Lead and drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)
* Speaks up with courage for self and the team
* Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
* Extraordinary teammate, and humble leader
* Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
* Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
* Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
* Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
* 3D design programs experience is a plus
* Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
* Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
* Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus
* Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Footwear Designer.
Summary:
As a Footwear Designer in Women's Training, you will be working hand-in-hand with a large project team of different professionals (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.) and collaborating within the design community (product designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.). You will work under the direction of our Senior Design Director, as well as other functional leaders, to ensure alignment across all sectors.
In Women's Training, you will design innovative footwear to meet consumers' performance as well as style needs. You will collaborate with many project teammates in areas like development, engineering, marketing, testing, color design, material design/development, and graphic design to bring the shoe from concept to market. With each project, you are encouraged to also participate and present the work in formal and informal reviews.
This role will help bring industry-leading innovative footwear designs from concept to reality. We value strong, style forward insights and passion for our consumers in providing them with style forward iconic designs to serve their performance needs.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, a related field or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
* Previous experience designing and developing innovative footwear
* Positive personality and energy
* Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
* Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
* Motivated and hardworking while bringing others along
* Ability to drive a vision and lead/influence others
* Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
* Ability to action against feedback to explore and deliver a wide range of options
* Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
* Lead and drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)
* Speaks up with courage for self and the team
* Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
* Extraordinary teammate, and humble leader
* Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
* Strong Photoshop, Illustrator skills
* Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
* Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
* 3D design programs experience is a plus
* Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
* Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
* Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus
* Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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