Partner Product Innovation & Development Designer
About The Position
Reporting to the Regional Partner Product Design & Prototyping Manager, this role is a member of the regional Partner Product Innovation & Development (PPID) team and will execute our BOA and Brand Partner product design projects. This role will work directly with PPID team members and across various BOA teams to create technical, inspirational, and advanced concepts and renderings that merge performance configurations and fit innovation with current footwear trends. In doing so, this role will help tell our story of innovation and performance fit through sketches, trend and consumer needs analysis, and concept ideation.
Requirements
- Bachelors in Industrial Design or similar degree in Footwear/Product Development OR equivalent experience in the relevant field
- 1+ year experience in a design role
- Demonstrated passion and interest for footwear trends and design, highlighted in your portfolio
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite
- Advanced sketch visualization skills
- Experience managing multiple priorities and project timelines
- A passion for problem solving, continuously learning, and seeking out new ideas
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in footwear, product, or industrial design
- Experience in manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Reflect and role model BOA’s vision, values and Leadership Model and demonstrate passion for our mission across the PPID team and rest of the organization
- Leveraging a project brief, assist in the creation of compelling and innovative product solutions with clear performance and aesthetic storytelling tied to our industry goals
- Assist in the creation of tech packs and concepts in collaboration with our PPID, Commercial, Marketing and Product Development teams that enable us to achieve our industry objectives.
- Support documentation and internal needs with technically accurate images and diagrams
- Develop knowledge of our products, including components, appropriate configurations and installation to support new Product Development and PPID
- Evolve our current configurations to maximize our options and align with our consumer fit story
- Collaborate with 3D prototyping team on cohesive brand partner deliverables and advanced concept explorations
- Regularly seek out inspiration by researching new technologies, products and trends in the industry and in the market
- Contribute to concept ideation sessions in conjunction with senior designers
- Contribute to consumer performance and fit assessments
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans including Medical, Dental and Vision
- All plans include subsidization from BOA, with one option 100% subsidized by BOA
- BOA also funds HSA accounts for enrolled employees
- 3 weeks PTO to start, paid family leave, sick leave, and volunteer time off
- Matching 401K retirement plan
- Annual cash benefits for fitness, wellness, and BOA products
- Eligibility for stock options within 6 months of employment
- Scholarship opportunities for further education
- Flexible working schedule that includes both days at home and days in the office when needed
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on many outdoor gear brands
- Dog-friendly office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
