Brooks is seeking a Director, Footwear Design to lead the aesthetic readiness of Brooks Running footwear through the Spring/Fall Footwear Inline Design and Innovation Design Teams from concept to execution.
Requirements
- 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.
- 12+ years of experience creating color/material/textile programs and future vision of consumer goods – ideally sports industry.
- Extensive experience creating aesthetics and stories for international markets of consumer goods.
- Ability to scale and balance aesthetics to include all three major markets NA/EMEA/APLA.
- 7+ year’s managerial experience, managing direct reports and developing talent.
- Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment.
- Proven experience creating and leading the execution of vision and strategy.
- Experience managing external resources.
- Ability to understand design conceptually across product categories.
- Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually.
- Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities.
- Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment.
- Ability to manage a team of professionals to inspire and motivate them to produce their best work.
- Ability to build and foster relationships in a team environment.
- Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners.
- Keen attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution of tasks (self and through others), while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all the pieces fit together and affect one another.
- Demonstration of innovation and initiative – always looking at improving our products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary.
- Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community.
- Mastery with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
- Competent using Apple Mac Operating system
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)
- 3D not required, but a plus.
Benefits
- 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
- Transportation assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Eleven paid holidays
- 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.
