Associate Footwear Designer

Description

Since it’s founding in 1906, Mizuno has taken special pride and pleasure in being able to take part in the exciting world of sports and in making the entire globe the stage for it’s activities. Each and every employee is guided by the ideal of true sportsmanship and aspire to “Contribute to society through the advancement of sporting goods and the promotion of sports”. With this Mizuno is looking for an addition to it’s Footwear Team to help develop cutting edge technical product with a unique Mizuno flavor.

Responsibilities:
Learn the Mizuno ways of product, design, development and manufacturing from the senior members of the Global Footwear Team and associated staff.

Contribute innovative designs and suggestions for Mizuno Footwear that are consistent with the company's "performance" orientation and product marketing strategy.

Transform concept hand renderings from our senior designer’s into computer data adding design detail and factory specifications.

Gain continuous market and design research to better understand cultures, biomechanical requirements, related product needs, purchasing habits, preferences, and market trends.

Continuously monitor and assess competitive models to ensure Mizuno establishes key points of difference utilizing cutting edge technology, materials, color and aesthetics.

Develop attractive, product specific color options for use in seasonal product lines.

Proactively participate in the execution of all product details, including construction, color, form, style, fit, performance, and cost/value requirements.

Travel to and participate in Mizuno's Global Footwear Team meetings, National Sales meetings, and periodic Dealer Conferences to communicate creative strategies, product concepts, and consumer insights.

Interface with Industry Material Manufactures, communicating consumer needs in an effort to drive development of new and innovative footwear materials.

Specific Skills

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Product Design, Art or related field
2 Years of footwear/apparel or relevant professional experience
Hand rendering skills are a must
Proficiency in Illustrator with an ability to visualize in three dimensions
Essential ability to participate, work and effectively communicate in a team environment
Competitive background or participation in sport a plus

How to Apply

Apply via email to: greg.newman@mizunousa.com

*Candidates who are not US citizens or permanent residents need to have authorization to work in the US in order to apply.

Submission Details

Qualified candidates please submit resume via the email address provided, preferably with an example of your work. A portfolio of work will be expected at the interview stage.