Footwear Designer

Job Listing ID:

4478714

Job Title:

Footwear Designer Application Deadline:

05/28/2026

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

04/23/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Footwear Designer, lululemon usa inc., Portland, OR. Lead and manage multiple design projects from conceptualization through to finished product, ensuring adherence to calendar deadlines. Responsible for developing innovative and visually appealing color palettes that align with seasonal trends, brand identity, and consumer preferences. Collaborate with product designers, merchants, and cross-functional teams to create functional, high-quality footwear, translating market insights, trend research, and brand vision into compelling color and surface choices. Design footwear collections based on seasonal concepts and line planning. Own tech pack creation and updates, prepare presentations, and conduct seasonal research for designs. Create digital renderings, technical drawings, and detailed specifications using industry-standard design programs (Photoshop and Illustrator). Work with the innovation team to incorporate new concepts into seasonal themes, while ensuring consistency in design language and product direction. Mentor design assistants and communicate complex technical topics across various levels of the organization. Research and apply new materials, manufacturing technologies, and design methodologies. Telecommuting permitted up to 1 day/week. 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must have 2 years of Footwear Design experience. Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in all of the following (which may be gained concurrently): ' Fashion and athletic footwear design; ' Creating technical footwear drawings, including the use and application of color theory principles; ' Adobe Illustrator & In-Design; and ' Adobe Photoshop. Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in all of the following (which may be gained concurrently): ' Creating and presenting seasonal color stories and designs that are in line with both seasonal creative direction and with consumer relevance; ' Employing fashion design and construction techniques for the full lifecycle of product design and development, including outsole construction, last making, materials, and color; ' Forecasting trends to predict future color directions based on industry movements and cultural influences; and ' Translating brand identity and brand guidelines into creative color design concepts. Of the required experience must have 1 year of experience in all of the following (which may be gained concurrently): ' Applying color and finishes to Upper Materials, including Textiles (Warp Knits, Flat Knits, and Wovens), Synthetics, and Naturals and Plastic Films; and ' Applying color and finishes to Midsole Foams and Outsole Rubbers. Workplace arrangement This role is classified as

HYBRID/IN PERSON

under our SSC Workplace policy: In-person collaboration and connection are important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week. To apply, please use the following

URL:

careers.lululemon.com and reference Job 59506.

Job Classification:

Fashion Designers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

$135,651.00 to $140,000.00 per Year

Additional Benefit Information:

Standard Company Benefits. Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 2 years

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A