ABOUT CONVERSE

Are you interested in working for the most iconic and well-loved sneaker brand in the world? Born in sports and made for the street, Converse is a place to explore your potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. We seek people who can lead, grow, think, dream, and create. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. Converse seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing their authentic self, skills, and passion to serve the daring spirit of youth.

ABOUT OUR TEAM:

Become part of the Converse Team:

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers, and push the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing their skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

The Product Creation team operates with a one-team mentality across a range of specialties—Trend and Expressions, Footwear Design, Product Management, Product Development, and Business Operations. Together, they are driven to deliver the best possible products for Converse consumers while advancing the independent spirit of youth.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Converse is looking for a Materials Designer II with a strong understanding of fashion industry trends and material design and construction—particularly within footwear. Through ongoing research and deep consumer connection, this individual balances both the art and science of material design and trend forecasting to identify patterns that inform global direction.

In this role, the designer focuses on crafting distinctive, highly desirable material expressions and integrating them into footwear for the local market and beyond. A keen eye for detail and a drive to produce premium expressions on existing silhouettes are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a localized narrative and deliver a comprehensive style vision that resonates with streetwear and lifestyle consumers in Greater China (GC) and beyond.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON:

You will work closely with cross-functional partners to understand consumer needs and create compelling product narratives rooted in market trends and local cultural insights. You will shape a vision for footwear collections by telling unique, locally relevant stories that resonate with consumers in Greater China (GC) and beyond.

You will create world-class product expressions through Materials in collaboration with Footwear, Color, Product Management, and Development teams. Most importantly, you will craft unique, highly sought-after products that connect with consumers on a deeper level.

Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting consumer and trend research, selecting and applying materials, trims and details, managing projects, and communicating design intent through presentations and mood boards. You will also contribute to prototyping and exploration, collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in design reviews, and create product CADs and tech packs.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:

You will report to the Senior Manager, Materials & Graphics Design, Global within the Trend & Expressions Global Team. While your functional manager is based in Boston, you will work closely on a daily basis with Greater China (GC) geography partners across Footwear, Color, Product Management, and Material Development.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or advanced degree (BA/BFA/MA/MFA) in product design, CMF design, or a related field preferred

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in materials, footwear, or fashion design

• Passion for trend and material research, with the ability to gather cultural and market insights and interpret consumer behavior with a discerning eye

• Clear and compelling communicator, both verbally and visually, in cross-functional settings

• Proven ability to develop concepts, iterate, and collaborate with multidisciplinary product and creative teams

• Strong ability to apply seasonal expressions to existing footwear silhouettes through trend-right use of materials, trims and details; able to communicate design intent through both mood boards and CADs

• Ability to create industry-leading material mood boards that integrate consumer insights through strong storytelling and emotional resonance

• Advanced design skills with the ability to create original material print & pattern designs aligned with Converse’s brand ethos

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficient in Mac-based design tools with strong digital design capabilities

• Experience with 3D and AI design tools is a plus, but not required

• Ability to work across multiple time zones, both in person and virtually

• Willingness to travel locally and globally

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