Brooks Running
Designer II, Innovation Footwear Design
$104K–$156K
US, Washington, Seattle · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience producing color/material/textile programs and future vision in a retail/manufacturing environment.
- Education
- 4 year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel or footwear design; equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.
About the job
Designs performance running footwear and innovation concepts, translating athlete and runner needs into product designs and collaborating with research, development, and manufacturing teams.
What you'll do
- Create and present footwear designs, sketches, tooling blueprints, and design-direction concepts from early development through go-to-market where applicable.
- Collaborate with design, research, engineering, development, and product teams to develop and implement innovation concepts and align product pipelines.
- Manage design timelines, respond to critiques with alternatives, and communicate design intent through physical and digital presentations.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience producing color/material/textile programs and future vision in a retail/manufacturing environment.
- Mastery with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite; competent using Apple Mac Operating system.
- Thorough knowledge of art and design, with understanding of visual design or a design-related environment.
Nice to have
- 3D experience.
- Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities.
Pay
$104,217 - $156,325 per year (USD, base salary)
Tools
Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Apple Mac Operating system, MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
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