Senior Materials Architect for Footwear Innovation
KEEN Garage
KEEN Footwear in Portland, OR is seeking a Principal Materials Developer to lead enterprise materials strategy, development, and commercialization for multiple product categories. You will bridge Product, Design, Innovation, Sustainability, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to drive performance, sustainability, cost, and supply resilience across regions.
This senior individual contributor role provides technical leadership, mentors others, and guides decisions without direct people management, with a
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$171.6k - $338.3k
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- ...contractCompensation Range: $61-64.00/hrCella is seeking an experienced Senior Footwear Designer with specialized graphic design expertise to support... ....Develop graphic applications, visual systems, and color/material narratives tailored specifically for footwear product...MaterialsSeniorTemporary workWork experience placementSeasonal workRemote workShift work
- ...Jordan Advanced Digital Design, and Color/Material ExcellenceProduct Merchandising and Product DevelopmentConsumer Insights and Innovation partnersBrand Design, Narrative, and... ...aligned with the Product Direction for Kids Footwear.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re seeking a Sr....MaterialsSeniorFull timeSeasonal work
- ...we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration... ...game? WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH The Senior Footwear Product Developer for Jordan Promo partners... ...Product Management, Sports Marketing, Materials, Engineering, and Asia Factory...MaterialsSeniorFull timeCasual workSeasonal workLocal area
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- ...LOOKING FORWe’re looking for a Sr Manager, Footwear Color Design to combine their experience... ...creativity to help build the future of Senior Manager, FBAT Color Design,. The ideal... ...product manufacturing processes including: materials/fabrics; plastics; pigmentsStrong verbal...MaterialsSeniorFull timeLocal area
$107k - $141k
...Portland, OregonCreative – Footwear /Full-time /On-siteYour opportunity at ARC’TERYX:As a Senior Footwear Designer, you design... ...DNA that connects technical innovation, mountain utility, brand expression... ...across form, fit, function, materials, and brand expression...MaterialsSeniorFull timeSeasonal workWork at officeImmediate startOverseasFlexible hours- WHAT YOU’LL WORK ONAs a Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible... ...for driving groundbreaking footwear collections that push the... ...of sport, storytelling and innovation. Your work will involve executing... ...and partner closely with material, color and footwear design, as...MaterialsSeniorFull timeWork experience placementSeasonal work
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- ...WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH As a Senior Footwear Designer in NSW (Nike Sportswear) you will be working... ..., marketing, testing, sustainability, materials, costing, etc.), collaborating within... ...NSW, you will build industry-leading innovative footwear designs (but not limited to)...MaterialsSeniorFull time
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- ...SSi People is looking for a Materials Designer in Beaverton, OR to support innovative material solutions for performance footwear. The role involves collaborating with various teams, implementing design solutions, and utilizing software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Candidates...Materials
- ...Deckers Brands seeks a Principal Designer, Footwear – HOKA Innovation in Portland, OR. You will drive creative exploration for next-gen performance footwear, collaborating with athletes, engineers, and developers to translate insights into innovative concepts and technologies...
$163.4k - $308.46k
...Senior Overhead Transmission Line Project Engineering ManagerTogether, we own our company... ...-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our... ...projectsConduct research to develop equipment and material recommendationsManage data and perform...MaterialsSeniorWork at officeLocal area$137.5k - $185.6k
...us. Job Title: Principal Designer, Footwear - HOKA Innovation Reports to: Sr Director, Design -... ...radical product solutions Explore new materials, constructions, and aesthetics that... ..., and design stories for senior leadership and cross-functional partners...MaterialsFull timeSeasonal workWork at office$126.52k - $168.68k
...a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging... ...based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying...MaterialsSeniorFull timeTemporary workRemote workWork from home
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