Footwear Product Developer

Job Title: Footwear Product DeveloperClient Location: Portland, OR (3x week onsite)Starting: 03/10/2025Salary/Pay Rate: $42.00 - $46.67/hourFirm, non-negotiable: YesHours: Full-timeDuration: 3+ months with possible extensionJob Description:Our client is looking for creative and technical individuals to help bring new footwear concepts to life. Working closely with your cross-functional teammates, you will employ your technical skills to determine aesthetic and functional design solutions and help overcome design challenges. Highly self-motivated with a solution-oriented approach, you are capable of producing high-quality work on very fast deadlines. If you are passionate about footwear and passionate about solving problems, then we'd love to talk to you.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONIn a Product Design 3 role, you will design by driving digital creation from ideation to prototype. Deliverables range from digital assets to physical samples. You will work closely with these other teams to produce a successful deliverable. Additionally, you will build and present assets that effectively communicate design intent to a variety of audiences such as product designers, developers, engineers, technicians, mold makers, and more.WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHIn the Product Design 3 role, you will be working on a team on early footwear concepts and ideas for various teams across global footwear. These teams can range from innovation or performance and lifestyle teams within the Fields of Play. You may also collaborate with other members from design teams including product, materials, color, and computational designers as part of a creative collective on projects. You will also work closely with several other teams who are helping support other parts of the same project such as concept creators, engineers, mold and tooling designers, tool makers, programmers, and technicians.QUALIFICATIONSFlexible, self-starter, motivated to continually learn and growInnovative mindset, creative problem solver, and process-orientedStrong focus on project management and collaborationUnderstanding of mold-making, engineering, and manufacturing processesPossess a mechanical approach and working in a hands-on environmentAssociate or bachelor's degree in, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field is preferred5-7 years rof elevant work experience in footwear product creation, CNC programming or related field and industryAutodesk Powermill 5-axis programming is requiredEffective project management skills and related software (Airtable)Experience in engineering and/or manufacturing in a high-volume Prototyping environment creating high-value productsPassion for making; technical confidence working with your handsVersatile, detail-oriented, problem-solving skills, and comfort operating in ambiguityAbility to drive collaboration and communication within a complex groupIn a Product Design 3 role, you will design by driving digital creation from ideation to prototype. Deliverables range from digital assets to physical samples. You will work closely with these other teams to produce a successful deliverable. Additionally, you will build and present assets that effectively communicate design intent to a variety of audiences such as product designers, developers, engineers, technicians, mold makers, and more.The target hiring compensation range for this role is $42 - $46.67/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match (if applicable).Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefitsAquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment"”one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive

Created: 2025-03-08