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ARC'TERYX

Footwear Materials Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$107K - $134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Vice President, Product Development & Engineering, Footwear Location: Portland, Oregon Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX: As our Footwear Materials Manager you will lead our Materials Development team ...

ARC'TERYX

Footwear Materials Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$107K - $134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Vice President, Product Development & Engineering, Footwear Location: Portland, Oregon Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX: As our Footwear Materials Manager you will lead our Materials Development team ...

ARC'TERYX

Footwear Materials Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$107K - $134K/yr

Vice President, Product Development & Engineering, Footwear Location: Portland, Oregon Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX: As our Footwear Materials Manager you will lead our Materials Development team ...

Rothy's

Footwear Developer, Women's

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$98K - $118K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Footwear Developer, Women's San Francisco, CA At Rothy's, we know there's a better way to do ... Support resolution of product development issues by partnering cross-functionally to deliver cost ...

Rothy's

Footwear Developer, Women's

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$98K - $118K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Footwear Developer, Women's San Francisco, CA At Rothy's, we know there's a better way to do ... Support resolution of product development issues by partnering cross-functionally to deliver cost ...

VF Corporation

Altra: Footwear Developer II

Denver, CO · On-site

  • Medical

Drive footwear product development from seasonal kickoff to confirmation for production. You will be responsible for collaborating with and supporting overall footwear cross-functional teams to ...

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How much do footwear product development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for footwear product development in the United States is $126,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in footwear product development?

Success in Footwear Product Development requires a background in design, materials science, and product engineering, often supported by a degree in industrial design or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, prototyping tools, and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems is highly valuable. Strong project management, creativity, and collaboration skills are essential for driving innovation and effective teamwork. These competencies enable professionals to efficiently translate concepts into market-ready footwear while meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives.

What does a footwear product development do?

In Footwear Product Development, a typical day often includes collaborating with designers and engineers to refine product concepts, working with suppliers to select materials, and overseeing prototype creation and testing. You’ll spend time reviewing design specifications, coordinating with marketing and manufacturing teams, and problem-solving any challenges that arise in the development process. The role requires a balance of creative design work and technical project management, with frequent cross-functional meetings to keep product launches on track. This dynamic environment provides many opportunities for hands-on innovation and continuous learning.

What is a footwear product development?

A Footwear Product Development job involves overseeing the creation of new shoe designs from concept to production. This role requires collaboration with designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure products meet performance, aesthetic, and market requirements. Responsibilities include material selection, prototyping, testing, and cost management. The goal is to develop innovative, high-quality footwear that aligns with brand vision and consumer demand.

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Infographic showing various Footwear Product Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,987 per year, or $61.1 per hour.

Senior Designer, Footwear Product Design , Nike Golf

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 hours ago

Nike rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
We're looking for a Senior Designer, Golf Footwear Design. This is a role that is deeply focused on craft, problem solving and design execution. You will help create the future look of Nike Golf Footwear design product that delivers athlete-right, industry-leading solutions.
As a Senior Designer in Golf Footwear, you will be working together with a project team of different professionals (engineering, product management, marketing, merchandising, testing, product development, costing) and collaborating within the design community (industrial designers, materials, color, graphics, 3D).
You'll partner with your category team members in design, development and product management to ensure feasibility of designs, meeting price point, merchandising needs and product creation timelines. You will work under the direction of our Golf Sr Creative Director and will present your design concepts to various audiences.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Senior Designer, Golf Footwear Design is a critical partner to help define the future of Golf at Nike. We are looking for an exceptional Designer with proven design excellence, enthusiasm, curiosity for creative problem solving, and a passion for sport. Other key skills include:
  • Bachelor's Degree in product design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
  • Ability to work by sketching, cobbling and with 3d tools to bring to life your ideas.
  • A future thinker that is curious to seek and solve problems, serving Golf athletes.
  • Ability to create technical drawings of designs to communicate with factories. Bachelor's Degree in product design or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
  • 5-7 years' experience designing and developing innovative footwear products
  • Previous footwear design experience required
  • Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator skills; 3D design program experience a plus
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and other engineering materials are ideal
  • Engagement with athletes and external partners
  • Cobbling and prototyping skills are a plus
  • Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
  • Must be able to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each project

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
In this role, you will shape the future of Nike Golf Footwear-crafting new standards of fit, form, and construction at the intersection of performance, innovation, and style. You'll build innovative, athlete insight-informed footwear designs that advance the product and performance and aesthetic for the Golf consumer. You'll actively seek authoritative recommendations to develop designs with regard to testing, manufacturability, sustainability, and aesthetic finish.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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