Product Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Product Designer in Beaverton, OR. The nature of the work is focused on research and development of products from conception to retail to meet the needs of accounts and consumers.

Roles and Responsibilities:
* Ideation & Visioning - Supports new ways of thinking about aspects of performance based products that result in growth opportunities and competitive advantages in the marketplace; Develops ideas that are consistent with the vision for new products by collaborating with product creation on the genesis of new product concepts for all client business units
* Research/Engineering - utilizes developing research skills and methodology, along with knowledge of the consumer, business, and performance requirements, to develop insights which feed into the development of advanced product concepts; Utilizes these insights to elevate product through the use of new technologies or construction processes; Participates in delivery of proof of concept; Identifies key elements of product construction Materials and processes; Engineer prototypes: Demonstrates a high level of initiative driving ideation independently
* Project Management - Participates in innovation projects turning concept ideation into reality by working in, or with, multi-disciplinary teams to include product creation, manufacturing, and 3rd party vendors; Communication - assists in preparation of reports and presenting results/new ideas at the department level

REQUIREMENTS:
* Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 2-4 years directly relevant work experience; One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 year; Masters + 0-3 years; Associates degree + 1-3 years; High School diploma/GED + 3-5 years; Degree preferred, not a hard requirement
* 2-4 years of minimum experience required in a product design role

Top must-have skills include the following:
* Adobe Illustrator expertise
* Keynote
* Photoshop
* Collaborative in nature

Desired soft skills:
* Great listening skills
* Good at taking direction
* Proactive
* Ability to work well with teammates with agility and flexibility

Skills that would make a candidate stand out:
* CLO experience
* A deep understanding of material creation and apparel construction
* Ability to stay within budget parameters
* Able to work closely with 4-5 on a direct team
* Confidentiality will be a key necessity in this role

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.

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