Senior Designer - Innovation Basketball Footwear Product Design

Senior Designer – Innovation Basketball Footwear Product Design

5-7 years’ experience designing and developing innovative footwear products
Bachelors degree in design or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Previous footwear design experience required
Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator skills
3D design program experience a plus
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and other engineering materials are ideal
Active and proficient participant in the creative process and cross-functional communication
Communicate and present design concepts to internal and external audiences
Collaborate and communicate cross-functionally with key partners
Significant engagement with external partners
Cobbling and prototyping skills are 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

Build innovative footwear designs that advance the product and performance and aesthetic for a targeted consumer
Follow the execution of product details including construction, form, color, materials, style, fit, and performance
Actively seek authoritative recommendations to develop designs with regard to testing, manufacturability, sustainability, and aesthetic finish
Collaborate with the Basketball Design Director and Engineer, Innovators and Athlete concepts team to serve the basketball consumer
Collaborate with design and management teams on innovative footwear concepts from brief Innovation Launch
Communicate and present design concepts to various internal and external audiences
Encourage community and work with others