Product Designer

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$45 to $50 an hour

Start Date:

04.14.2025

Propel Innovation in Footwear Design: Product Designer.

Join a leading global sports brand revolutionizing athletic footwear. As a key member of the engineering team within the advanced footwear lab, you will contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge footwear concepts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage your technical expertise, and drive digital creation from ideation to prototype. Your work will directly impact the future of athletic performance and style.

About the Role
The Product Designer plays a vital role in bringing innovative footwear concepts to life. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you will employ your technical skills to overcome design challenges and create high-quality deliverables ranging from digital assets to physical samples. Your contributions will shape the future of footwear.

Responsibilities:

• Drive digital creation from concept to prototype, producing deliverables ranging from digital assets to physical samples.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product designers, developers, engineers, technicians, and mold makers.
• Effectively communicate design intent to diverse audiences through compelling presentations and assets.
• Employ technical skills to solve design challenges and ensure the feasibility of footwear concepts.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, innovative environment, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience as a CNC machinist/programmer.
• Familiarity with CNC machines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively.
• Proven problem-solving skills and a process-oriented approach.
• Strong project management skills.
• Hands-on technical experience and a passion for making.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to thrive in ambiguity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Understanding of mold making.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45 to $50 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.

Client Description

Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.