Senior Footwear Developer, Innovation

About the role

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner Word is Bond We do what we say we'll do Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do There is no "I" in Run We stay generous with our humanity Keep Moving We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something. Let's run there. Your Job: As the Senior Footwear Innovation Developer at Brooks, you will be a key leader in the Footwear Innovation Team to drive execution of innovation projects through all phases of the project Phase Gate process. You will drive the innovation development process from concept to in-line technology transfer and commercialization. You will work with cross-functional and global innovation creation teams to research and develop new technologies, explore new design processes, constructions, and methods to create cutting-edge footwear that runners will love, with the lowest environmental impact possible. You will be part of the Footwear Innovation process, including sample material acquisition, prototype building and validation, factory collaboration, and driving process improvement. This role will act as a positive driving force in the innovation process and impact business results by discovering new potentials in footwear performance and manufacturing, and contributing to our long-term innovation strategy. You will be responsible for generating and communicating ideas, concepts, and project status to managers and the Innovation Lead Triad. In this role, you'll partner closely with more junior members of the Footwear Innovation team to hone their technical footwear expertise. Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $124,234 - $186,404 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other: Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families! Benefits - Including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance. Paid Time Off - Brooks offers generous time off, including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, and paid sick and parental leave. Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance. Perks - Including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits. Location - You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person. At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biomechanics, Engineering, Kinesiology, or related technical field; equivalent combination of education and years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
• 9+ years of successful experience leading the development of high-performance, technical running
• footwear projects
• Proven leadership in technical running footwear product development, process, project management, costing, and manufacturing of product from conception to retail
• 5+ years of experience in the innovation of athletic footwear desired
• Must be optimistic that a solution to difficult challenges can be found, with the perseverance to keep investigating options until it is
• Must be willing and show talent for training less-experienced teammates in footwear development, the innovation mindset, and how to lead cross-functional teams to success
• Curious and open-minded; always open for a challenge, inventive, and seeking creative solutions; with the ability to challenge the status quo - always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details
• Ability to work in new arenas of footwear development where a specific direction and solution path is unclear at the start
• Proven ability to drive a decision in a collaborative, cross-functional group without command/control to meet strategic objectives
• Demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships with individuals and teams that are made up of diverse disciplines and cultural backgrounds, resulting in effective working relationships across the company
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a good ability to communicate new ideas, concepts, and functional expertise within project teams and to external stakeholders
• Keen attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution of tasks (self and through others), while seeing the big picture with support and understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect one another
• High level of independent work ethic and ability, with the instinct to know when to reach out for support
• Keen attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution of tasks. Willingness to dive into the

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