Designer I, Inline Footwear Design

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. YourJob As a Brooks Running Footwear Designer 1, Inline, you create and define the AESTHETIC READINESS of Brooks Running inline footwear projects. You create EXECUTIONAL DESIGN BALANCE between more progressive and more commercially acceptable design solutions as part of seasonal footwear collections, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment across the product line. As a Footwear Designer 1, Inline, you use the creative foundation CRAFTED BEAUTY to create compelling footwear designs. Through this foundation, you will be part of the continued elevation of CRAFTED BEAUTY as a design reference for Brooks Running inline product, while maintaining brand direction, performance requirements, and appropriate aesthetic appeal for the target consumer. As a Footwear Designer 1, Inline, you work in close collaboration with the Color-Material & Trend Design team on the development of Seasonal Beauty. You contribute to emotional storytelling through color, graphics, material, finishes, and trend across both pre-development and inline design processes. You also partner with the Advanced Design team to apply FUTURE BEAUTY, helping to connect advanced design thinking with inline execution. As a Footwear Designer 1, Inline, you apply 3D visual and technical tools to strengthen design communication, product understanding, and program knowledge. You use digital tools to clearly express design intent, support iteration, and ensure design fidelity throughout the development process. Files are shared across the footwear organization and with Asia development partners to ensure clarity, alignment, and execution consistency. As a Footwear Designer 1, Inline, you work towards clear communication across the Product Line Management team, Product Development team, Color & Trend team, and Product Assessment team. You ensure design intent is clearly understood and carried through each stage of the process, supporting alignment across cross-functional partners. With your experience in footwear design, you will play a core role on the footwear design team to ensure that Brooks is the most LOVED brand for runners worldwide. Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $80,175 - $120,315 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 s

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, footwear design, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience designing footwear or similar products, with experience in color, material, and textiles, contributing to forward-thinking design vision in a retail or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD tools, with exposure to complex surfacing and geometry using tools such as Rhino, Blender, Adobe Substance (2D/3D Suite), SolidWorks, Grasshopper, etc. (preferred, not required).
• Strong understanding of art and design principles with a clear foundation in visual aesthetics across design disciplines.
• Experience supporting the development and execution of design vision and strategy within cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of footwear design, construction, materials, and component integration.
• Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually across products and categories.
• Ability to apply conceptual design thinking across multiple product categories and initiatives.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships in a collaborative team environment, managing multiple stakeholders and information streams.
• Ability and desire to push self, team, and brand forward.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills with key business and creative partners.
• Strong attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution, while maintaining awareness of the broader context and how elements connect.
• Demonstrated innovation and initiative, with a focus on improving products and processes while contributing in a hands-on way.
• Passion for running and/or sports is a plus, with a strong ability to understand and empathize with runners to create meaningful product experiences.

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