Sr. Material Designer, Footwear

Post Date

Nov 17, 2023

Location

Beaverton,
Oregon

ZIP/Postal Code

97006
US
Jul 06, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Designer

Req #

POR-665656

Pay Rate

$49 - $74 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Sr. Footwear Materials Designer to work for a large retailer in Beaverton, Oregon. The ideal candidate needs to be a highly creative problem solver, good at storytelling and collaborating, and doesn't settle for anything less than the best design and materials solutions, to meet the needs of the consumer. This person will be creating concepts and new material designs on a range of footwear products. They will work on elevating material intention, new technologies that influence brand new models, and seasonal narratives. The goal is to aim for product excellence by partnering with key stakeholders cross-functionally on the product creation process and to help bring the vision for the future products to life. This person will unleash creativity with a focus on sustainability, leveraging consumer insights to inform creative response.

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in design, art or related field; fashion design, product design, industrial design, accessory and footwear design, or textile design

- 4+ years of relevant design experience exemplifying ability to push material design, and/or proven experience in Textile Design or Footwear Design

- Ability to create and edit files using Adobe programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

- Proficient in Keynote

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Understanding of the footwear creation process

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.