Lead Designer, Streetwear Looks Of Footwear Design Global JordanWHO YOU'LL WORK WITHAs a Lead Footwewar Designer in Streetwear Looks of Jordan you will be working hand-in-hand with a large project team of different professionals (engineers, researchers, scientists, marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, computational, etc.), and mentoring other designers. You will work under the direction of ourSenior Director, Streetwear Looks Of FW Product Design, Global Jordanand be reviewed by other directors from other functions.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORAs our Lead Footwear Designer in Streetwear Looks of Jordan, you will build industry-leading innovative footwear designs (but not limited to) from concept to reality. We value strong problem solving in providing athletes* with measurable benefits in performance that are matched with breathtaking iconic designs.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 6 plus years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear and other products
- Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
- Experience in technical footwear design
- Strong connection to streetwear culture, music, art that is evident in the portfolio
- 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
- 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
- Contribute and align to shared team culture and behaviors
- Lead + drive partnerships beyond the Design function (Marketing, Engineering, Development, etc.)
- Motivated and hardworking about bringing others along
- Collaborator with a skill in connecting the dots
- Speaks up with courage for self and the team
- Open minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view
**TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST PROVIDE A FOOTWEAR DESIGN FOCUSED PORTFOLIO (PDF OR URL WITH PASSWORD)WHAT YOU'LL WORK ONIn Streetwear Looks of Jordan you will work on designs that push the possibilities of the human potential through footwear (and beyond). We expect you to explore new opportunities, take risks, and change the game! In your day to day, you will engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around performance and manufacturing, working with athletes, and crafting a vast range of creative and appealing solutions, that are also sustainable and considerate of cost. With each project, you are encouraged to also participate and present the work in informal and formal reviews. In addition to individual project work, theLead Designer will also collaborate with the Sr Director, Streetwear Looks of Jordan. As a top-tier designer with deep knowledge and experience in footwear, you will be seen as a team leader and mentor for other designers.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
