Footwear Designer Needed for Premium Performance Sneaker Brand

I’m looking for an experienced footwear designer to help develop a new premium performance sneaker brand from the ground up. The goal is to create a high-quality performance sneaker that combines comfort, functionality, and timeless design. I am not looking for oversized, bulky sneakers, nor extremely minimal shoes. The design should be clean, modern, versatile, and appealing to a wide range of age groups. What I need: * Footwear design concept development * Multiple sketch concepts and revisions * Material recommendations * Performance-focused construction and comfort features * Colorway suggestions * Complete professional tech pack ready for manufacturing * Manufacturing-ready specifications and measurements * Guidance on materials and production feasibility Design direction: * Premium quality * Performance-oriented * Clean and refined aesthetic * Modern, understated, and versatile * Suitable for everyday wear as well as active use * Inspired by the simplicity and sophistication seen in leading modern performance footwear brands * Focus on comfort, durability, and long-term wearability Requirements: * Proven experience designing footwear, preferably performance sneakers * Portfolio showcasing previous footwear projects * Experience creating detailed tech packs for manufacturing * Understanding of materials, tooling, midsoles, outsoles, and production processes Please send your portfolio, relevant experience, and examples of footwear projects you have designed. If you have experience taking a shoe from concept to manufacturing, I’d love to hear about your process. I’m looking for a long-term collaborator who can help create something truly exceptional.