Senior Footwear Product Developer – Basketball | Onsite Portland

We are seeking an experienced Senior Footwear Product Developer to support a high-visibility performance basketball initiative within a global sportswear organization.

This role will focus on revamping and elevating existing footwear models tied to major athlete moments (All-Star, WNBA, etc.), driving product excellence from concept through commercialization in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Convert 2D design renderings into high-quality 3D samples that meet performance, cost, sustainability, and commercialization goals.
• Lead complex footwear product development projects from brief through manufacturing readiness.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Testing, Materials, Design, Merchandising, and overseas manufacturing partners.
• Take athlete feedback and rapidly apply improvements to performance footwear.
• Revamp and refresh existing footwear models with innovative updates.
• Drive timelines, manage competing priorities, and ensure critical dates are met.
• Identify cost-effective solutions while maintaining design intent and performance standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to advocate for design feasibility and execution.

• 3+ years of Technical Product Development experience in Footwear.
• Strong understanding of footwear pattern engineering, tooling, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience converting creative ideas into commercialized products under tight deadlines.
• Ability to create and manage product timelines independently.
• Proven experience navigating product creation within cross-functional matrix environments.
• Ability to read technical drawings, sketches, and/or 3D digital files.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Must include a portfolio showcasing footwear development work.

• Performance basketball footwear experience.
• Experience iterating on past models and improving product through testing and feedback.
• Direct liaison experience with overseas manufacturers.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze product failures and implement improvements.

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