Lead Designer, Streetwear Looks Of Footwear Product Design, Global Jordan

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Lead Designer, Streetwear Looks Of Footwear Design Global Jordan

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As 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 our Senior Director, Streetwear Looks Of FW Product Design, Global Jordan and be reviewed by other directors from other functions.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As 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 ON

In  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, the Lead 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 .