Materials - Footwear

As a Converse Materials Designer, you will work closely with the Materials Design team to help create exciting and innovative materials for our footwear.

You will be integrated into the product creation process, learning the fundamentals of material usage, application, and design, as well as construction methods and tech-pack creation. You will support the design team by utilizing storytelling and material/color selections to create compelling footwear concepts. Using trend research, you will help define stories connecting to our consumers. Working cross functionally with design leadership and category teammates in development, product management, footwear design and across our Color Graphics Materials design teams; you will learn to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs, and product creation timelines. Throughout this program, you’ll gain dynamic leadership experience and enhance your design skills and professional skills, while achieving expertise of Converse's design ethos, products, and processes. Must be able to use/understand Adobe Suite Programs. Basic footwear knowledge is a plus, but not necessary.