Product Designer
About The Position
BOA® Technology builds the scientifically proven and patented BOA® Fit System. BOA partners with market-leading brands to make the best gear even better. Each unique configuration is engineered with performance fit at the center to create a precise fit and better connection between an athlete and their equipment — improving performance. BOA® Technology Inc. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices in Austria, Hong Kong, Greater China, South Korea, and Japan. For more information, visit BOAFIT.COM Reporting to the Design Manager – North America, this role will be a member of the global Partner Product Innovation & Development (PPID) team and will execute our BOA and Brand Partner 2D footwear 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 Design
- 2+ years of experience in Footwear/Product Design
- Demonstrated passion and interest for footwear trends and design, highlighted in your portfolio (required to submit)
- 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 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
- Create inspirational footwear designs and products along the spectrum from digital 2D, digital 3D, or fast prototyping that convey a concept story for PPID, Commercial, Marketing and Product Development teams, and that connect with current footwear design trends
- Create innovative concepts, components, patterns, processes, and fit-enhancing solutions that help us meet long-term category needs and plans
- 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 ideation concept sessions
- 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 and products, and ability to earn cash benefits through health and wellness program
- 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
Mid Level
