Product Developer - Footwear
Columbia Sportswear CompanySalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fashion, Footwear, Sustainable ApparelIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field preferred
- 1-2 years’ experience in design within luxury or contemporary women’s footwear industry (internships or entry level roles welcome)
- Excellent eye for color, materials and a keen attention to detail
- Strong sketching skills and CAD skills
- Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Highly organized with strong time management skills and an ability to multitask
- Creative, curious, and eager to learn
- Meticulous, and detail-oriented with strong visual presentation skills
- A proactive self starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Passionate about design and sustainability, with a deep understanding of the Reformation aesthetic
Responsibilities
- Support the design team in developing seasonal concepts, themes, and collections
- Assist with hand sketching
- Understand the Reformation aesthetic and translate it into brand relevant product
- Assist in research of seasonal trends, themes, colors, raw materials
- Research competitors and luxury market brands to inform design direction
- Present design concepts and sketches to internal team
- Help with seasonal color CADs as guided by the design team for presentations, tech packs and as needed by cross functional partners
- Assist in material and color selection during detailing and sampling
- Maintain and organize the sample room, design archive and material library
- Participate in fitting sessions by providing hands on support
- Update and manage design decks with the most up to date information
- Provide administrative support for design meetings (e.g., unpacking proto shipments, photographing protos)
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this role remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office from the NYC office.
What are the key responsibilities of the Associate Footwear Designer?
Responsibilities include supporting seasonal concept development, hand sketching, trend research, presenting designs, assisting with material selection, maintaining the sample room, participating in fittings, and providing administrative support.
What qualifications are required for this position?
A Bachelor’s degree is required. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, visually driven, passionate about design, and skilled at balancing creativity with technical execution.
What is the company culture like at Reformation?
Reformation is a mission-based company focused on sustainable fashion, investing in an inclusive culture where everyone can innovate together, grow, thrive, and belong in a fast-paced, creative environment.
What makes a strong candidate for this role?
Strong candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, be highly organized and detail-oriented, visually driven with a passion for design, and able to balance creativity with technical execution while thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Reformation
Sustainable fashion brand offering eco-friendly clothing
About Reformation
Reformation focuses on sustainable fashion by offering eco-friendly clothing options in a market known for its environmental impact. The company provides a range of stylish clothing items, including jeans, dresses, and wedding attire, while also releasing seasonal collections to align with current fashion trends. Reformation sells its products directly to consumers through its website and physical retail stores, ensuring a seamless shopping experience without extra charges at checkout. This direct-to-consumer model allows Reformation to maintain control over its brand and pricing, making its products more accessible. The company promotes sustainability through initiatives like encouraging customers to recycle their clothing in exchange for store credit, fostering customer loyalty. Reformation's goal is to clean up the fashion industry by making sustainable choices fashionable and available to eco-conscious consumers.
Vernon, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$36MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees