OOFOS

Footwear Designer II Location: Braintree, MA Hybrid Full-time Job Description Position Overview: OOFOS is redefining comfort through innovative foam technology and a relentless focus on recovery and all-day wear. We are seeking a Footwear Designer II to help evolve our product line, blending performance-driven design with modern lifestyle aesthetics. This role will contribute to the creation of compelling, consumer-centric footwear that pushes the boundaries of comfort and visual appeal. Design the future of all-day recovery footwear by creating elevated, closed-toe comfort products for lifestyle, work, and travel, while developing a distinctive visual language that makes comfort both desirable and functional. Key Responsibilities: Design Execution - Create innovative footwear designs from concept through commercialization across multiple categories (sandals, slides, closed-toe, lifestyle). - Help discover, generate and/or translate consumer insights, trend research, and brand strategy into compelling, commercially viable products. - Develop detailed design packages including sketches, colorways, materials, and construction specs. Innovation & Comfort Leadership - Integrate OOFOS proprietary foam technologies into new silhouettes and concepts. - Partner with Innovation and Development teams to explore new materials, constructions, and comfort solutions. - Contribute to evolving “Ultimate Comfort” from both a functional and visual standpoint. Collaboration - Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Development, and Marketing teams to bring concepts to life and ensure alignment through launch. - Collaborate with factories and developers to ensure design intent is executed accurately with quality. Trend & Market Awareness - Stay ahead of global footwear, fashion, cultural and consumer trends to inform design direction. - Analyze competitor landscape and identify opportunities to differentiate and elevate the OOFOS brand. Product Lifecycle Support - Support fittings, wear testing, and product revisions. - Contribute to seasonal line reviews and presentations, bringing ideas to life for internal stakeholders. Requirements: - 3+ years of experience in footwear design. - Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field. - Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical understanding, and commercial success. Shoemaking experience preferred. Experience working on fully new projects (both new uppers and new tooling) is preferred. - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop); 3D design skills (Rhino, Blender, or similar) a plus. Proficiency with PowerPoint. - Strong knowledge of footwear materials, construction techniques, and manufacturing processes. - Ability to balance innovation with business objectives. - Passion for Fashion, Culture, Art, Streetwear. - Excellent sketching, visualization, and storytelling skills. - Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and follow-up skills. Leadership/Cultural Requirements: - Cultural fit - matches up with the OOFOS OOsoul. Takes feedback and direction with professionalism, demonstrates a proactive, positive attitude that reflects the OOFOS OOsoul and team-first culture. - Strong aesthetic sense with the ability to evolve a brand’s visual language. - Passion for comfort, performance, and human-centered design. - Curious, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented. - Highly motivated, organized individual with ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines. - Self-starter who can identify new opportunities, analyze a problem and develop tactics/strategies to drive growth. Job Type: Full Time - Exempt, Hybrid-based in Braintree, MA (Minimum 3 days onsite).