Product Designer 4

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Product Designer 4 whose role is focused on research and development of products from conception to retail to meet the needs of accounts and consumers.

Responsibilities:
* Generates 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 business units
* Defines protocol and establishes scope of testing required to prove and validate a concept
* In line with advanced knowledge of the consumer, business, and performance requirements, develops concrete insights which feed into the development of advanced product concepts through the use of new technologies or construction processes
* Delivers proof of concept by turning concepts and new product visions into reality
* Identifies key elements of product construction materials and processes
* Engineers prototypes
* Leads innovation projects turning concept ideation into reality by working in, or with, multi-disciplinary teams to include product creation, manufacturing, and 3rd party vendors
* Meets complex challenges with imaginative state of the art approaches supported by feasible solutions
* Drafts reports and presents results and market concepts at the functional department level
* Clearly and concisely communicates the knowledge required and best practices assist transition of technology to product

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 or 9 years of directly relevant work experience
* One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law degree and 6 years of experience; Master's degree and 7 years of experience; Associate's degree and 9 years of experience; High School diploma/GED and 10 years of experience

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

Desired soft skills:
* Great listening skills
* Collaborative in nature
* 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
* Prior retail experience
* A deep understanding of material creation and apparel construction
* Ability to stay within budget parameters

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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