Job Description

The Director, Footwear Design will lead the aesthetic direction of Brooks Running footwear, from concept to execution, overseeing both Inline and Innovation Design teams. This role focuses on providing leadership, vision, and mentorship to a team of designers, while also collaborating with other departments to ensure a cohesive and innovative product line that resonates with runners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the aesthetic competitiveness of performance products
• Co-create the creative foundation CRAFTED BEAUTY
• Direct the Footwear Design Team – Inline & Innovation
• Lead teams through product review gates
• Create a cohesive design vision
• Mentor managers and stakeholders
• Promote team culture
• Establish and maintain design direction
• Innovate identity principles
• Influence Product Management and collaborate with Marketing and Footwear Development

Requirements

• 4-year college degree in design or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of experience in consumer goods design, ideally sports industry
• 7+ years of managerial experience
• Thorough knowledge of art and design
• Proven experience in vision and strategy execution
• Experience managing external resources
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop and MS Office Suite
• Understanding of international markets
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Benefits

• No benefits