Product Developer - Footwear
Columbia Sportswear CompanySalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Footwear, SportswearIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field (or suitable combination of education, experience, and training)
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience in designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
- Previous footwear design experience required
- Must be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
- Experience in technical footwear design (performance footwear experience a plus)
- Proficient in Adobe CC and comfortable working within new digital spaces
- 3D design skillset (Gravity Sketch, Rhino, Blender or any 3D software a plus)
- Cobbling and prototyping skills (a plus)
- Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
- Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project
- Experienced with presentation programs (Keynote, Powerpoint, Acrobat, etc.)
- Positive personality and energy
- Interest in mentoring fellow designers
- Catalyst to make connections with other Design groups
- Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
- Extraordinary teammate and humble leader
- Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
- Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
- Speaks up with courage for self and the team
- Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
Responsibilities
- Work together with a large project team of different professionals (engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, costing, etc.)
- Collaborate within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, 3D, etc.)
- Mentor other designers
- Partner with category team members in design, development, and merchandising to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs, and product creation timelines
- Work under the direction of Core Senior Design Director
- Present design concepts to various audiences
- Lead and develop seasonal design concepts for footwear
- Leverage design skills and highly creative problem solving to create innovative product solutions that elevate the experience and key benefits relevant to athletes and communities
- Use design versatility to create visually stunning and industry-leading product through deeply resonating stories across sport performance and sport lifestyle footwear
- Design and create price point product across 6 category “Fields of Play” (running, basketball, training, classics, modern lifestyle, and sandals)
- Work with Senior Design Director and category Product Manager partners to create groundbreaking footwear across various categories from lifestyle to performance
- Lead or participate in Key Brand and Footwear Initiatives from design through execution
- Champion a culturally connected vision with emphasis on product design integrity, forward thinking innovation, industry leading quality, and product performance
- Bring to life the seasonal creative direction through footwear product design
Skills
Footwear Design
Industrial Design
Product Development
3D Design
Materials Design
Color Design
Graphics Design
Nike
Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel
About Nike
Nike designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories aimed at athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday consumers. Their products are created to be stylish and performance-oriented, catering to the needs of a diverse clientele. Nike operates through multiple sales channels, including retail stores, online platforms, and third-party retailers, and enhances its brand image through endorsements from well-known athletes and sports teams. A key aspect of Nike's approach is its membership program, which offers exclusive access to products and content, fostering a deeper connection with consumers. Unlike many competitors, Nike places a strong emphasis on sustainability and corporate responsibility, integrating these values into its operations and product development. The company's goal is to continue growing by creating products that resonate with consumers while promoting positive social and environmental impact.
Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters
1964Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees