Materials Designer II

Overview

Unleash your creativity and design expertise to craft the future of footwear! As a key member of our innovative design team, you’ll shape the look and feel of cutting-edge footwear, influencing trends and pushing the boundaries of athletic style. Collaborate with talented professionals, experiment with new materials and techniques, and see your designs come to life in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Join us and make your mark on the world of sport and fashion.
As a key member of the design team, you will:

• Design innovative and visually appealing materials, as well as style and curate existing materials for various footwear projects.
• Blend artistic skills with technical knowledge to design materials that enhance both aesthetics and functionality.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand functional specifications and end use, building consumer-right material solutions.
• Present material palettes, concepts, and mood boards to stakeholders and leadership.
• Utilize design software and tools to create and refine material concepts, creating prototypes and hand samples to test ideas.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate materials seamlessly into the overall design solution, considering form, function, and manufacturing processes.
• Stay informed about sustainable and eco-friendly materials, integrating environmentally responsible options into design considerations.
• Create comprehensive design CADs/tech packs to communicate design specifications to factories and suppliers.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-4 years of directly relevant work experience. One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 yr; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associates degree + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Interest in learning AI design tools.
• Experience with sewing machines, heat presses, screen printing, and other hands-on fabrication techniques.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $42.00 to $46.67 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible 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 benefits!
Aquent 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.