Experienced Soft Goods Engineer/Designer – Concept Sketching & Blueprint Refinement/Prototype.

Summary Seeking a Soft Goods design engineer experienced in product ideation, and blueprint refinement and prototype development to express the aesthetics of a new novel orthotic insert design. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of creative flair and technical understanding, especially in the context of functional footwear. To Respond to this Post, Please Share: 1. A short sample (3 to 5 images) of your designs related to functional athletic or outdoor footwear 2. Examples of your pattern work and 3D renders (if available) 3. A brief explanation of your role in each project (Lead designer, independent designer, or contributor) 4. Any designs that emphasize functional attributes intended to enhance performance. Skills Required: 1. Strong materials understanding and capability in blueprint refinement or technical drawing 2. Demonstrated project in technical footwear design, ideally for daily, outdoor or sport applications. Successful Outcome for Milestone One Includes: 1. Assessment and identification of ideal materials and design. 2. Three to five technical drawing of insert concepts once the functional need discovery phase is complete 3. Arrows and call-outs that describe intended function and visual language. 4. Iterative editing of design to refine functional and visual elements. 5. Prototype development plan. Subsequent Milestone include: 1. Prototype manufacturing.