Brooks Running
Director, Color & Trend Footwear Design
$186K–$298K
US, Washington, Seattle · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Jun 30, 2026
- Experience
- 14+ years in color/material/textile programs and consumer-goods future vision; 7+ years of managerial experience.
- Education
- 4-year college or university degree in product, graphics, apparel, or footwear design; equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.
About the job
Leads Brooks Running’s footwear color and trend design direction, shaping seasonal palettes, materials, graphics, finishes, and aesthetic strategy across product lines.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop the Footwear Color & Trend Design team, overseeing design reviews, palettes, and seasonal product-review gates.
- Set seasonal and long-term aesthetic direction using trend research, runner insights, and design tools; guide presentations and product design decisions.
- Partner with Design, Merchandising, Development, and Marketing to align product stories and communicate color and material directions.
What they ask for
- 14+ years of experience creating color/material/textile programs and future vision for consumer goods.
- 7+ years of managerial experience managing direct reports and developing talent.
- Mastery with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop.
- Experience creating and leading the execution of vision and strategy.
Nice to have
- International education.
- 3D experience; 3D is not required.
Pay
$186,192 - $297,928 per year (base salary)
Tools
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Apple Mac Operating system, MS Office Suite
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