About this role
The Jordan Design team is inspired by the Greatest of All Time and is focused on continuing to deliver product that is made and engineered to the exact specification of championship athletes. On and off the court, we want our consumers and athletes to feel confident in the way they look and feel, the same way the greatest player who ever played the game felt every time he laced up his J's. Jordan Design is a high performing team that works together, pushes the boundaries, and always stays focused on delivering the best product for the consumer.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for an exceptional Lead Designer, Footwear Materials Design to combine their experience, problem solving abilities, and creativity to help create the future of sport at Jordan. The ideal candidate needs to be a highly creative problem solver with an optimistic approach to work, who has a passion for Materials & FW and / or product design, advising a team, and doesn't settle for anything less than the best to meet the needs of the athlete. They thrive under pressure and are eager to take on technical projects across a streetware and lifestyle that have a significant impact for the athletes we serve and our brand. You'll explore new opportunities and take risks, delivering the highest levels of both performance and style that the Jordan athlete expects!
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
In Jordan streetwear, you will work on:
• new original designs as well as seasonal solutions for the. Jordan streetwear footwear portfolio.
• engage with project teammates on researching, gaining insights, problem solving around style, performance and manufacturing,
• working with athletes and consumers, gaining insights and actioning into concepts and products
• crafting a vast range of creative and appealing solutions, that are considerate of cost.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a Lead Material Designer in Jordan, you will be working together with:
• a large project team of different professionals (engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, costing, etc.),
• collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, color, graphics, 3D, etc.),
• mentoring other designers.
You will work under the direction of our Streetwear Product Design Director and will present your design concepts to various internal and external audiences.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree in industrial design, a related field or equivalent combination of education, experience or training5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative textiles, footwear, Materials and other productsPrevious experience in Lifestyle or streetwear experience preferredKnowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experiencePassion for the intersection of Sport and StreetwearAbility to translate consumer knowledge and athlete insights into product solutions and narrativesStrong Photoshop, Illustrator skillsMust be able to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)Cobbling, prototyping, 3D design, and hand rendering skills skills are a plus3D design programs experience is a plusVizcom experience is a plusSolid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materialsMust be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each projectActive and proficient participant in the creative process and cross-functional communicationExperience presenting design concepts to internal and external audiences, including athletesTeam culture builder, thinks strategically about the future, energized by ambiguity, start-up mentalityPositive personality and outlookInterest in mentoring fellow designersContribute and align to shared team culture and behaviorsMotivated and hardworking about bringing others alongCollaborator with a skill in connecting the dotsSpeaks up with courage for self and the teamOpen minded, good listener, receptive to candid feedback and diverse points of view We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.