Material Designer II

Job Title: Material Designer II
Location: Beaverton, OR
Duration: 06 months contract
Pay Range: $(42.00 - 46.00)/hr on W2 all-inclusive without benefits 

Job Description:

·       As our Materials Designer ETW - on client running, you will leverage performance materials to deliver a premium, recognizable and consumer relevant brand point of view in the marketplace through strategic vision, design direction, storytelling, and editing.

·       You will lead the design of the materials, material palettes, creative vision, and strategies for specific footwear projects that span across Running.

·       You will maintain hands-on involvement in materials design and development throughout the product creation process in support of the seasonal creative direction and the various priorities for Performance product.

·       Education: Bachelors required

Non-negotiables: Top 3 skills

·       Must have previous experience in Materials Design, Lifestyle or Performance

·       Experience in participating in multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines (highly organized)

·       This person MUST has a feeling for fashion, trends, brands (above average vision for design)

Requirements:

·       Bachelor's degree in Design, Art or a related field

·       3 - 5 years relevant experience in a design environment working with  materials, textiles and/or color 

·       Previous experience in Materials Design, Lifestyle or Performance

·       Proficiency in holistic product design & method of make

·       Ability to collaborate both within the design team and with category partners,  flexible with individual’s working styles

·       Ability to translate cultural & consumer knowledge/insight to narratives and product executions

·       Exceptional Presentation Skills; Visual Communication

·       Strong consumer connection with performance related products, fashion and trends

·       Highly organized and self-sufficient

·       Experience in participating in multiple projects with competing resources and

·       deadlines

·       Ability to work in an ambiguous environment; Information Seeker

·       Strong digital suite / CAD capabilities