Materials Designer

Placement Type:TemporarySalary:$48.60-54 Hourlyup to $54.00/hrStart Date:Mar 9, 2026The Role This designer blends artistic sensibility with technical material knowledge to develop innovative, visually compelling materials for footwear and apparel across both performance and lifestyle categories. They'll collaborate cross-functionally with color scientists, texture specialists, product designers, and vendors while managing material databases and documentation.Must-HavesHighly organized with strong attention to detailAdobe Suite fluency - Illustrator, InDesign, and PhotoshopAdvanced knowledge of footwear materials design (performance + lifestyle)Advanced knowledge of apparel materials design (performance + lifestyle)Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office; able to maintain material databases across platforms (Aurora, Miro, Excel)Basic experience with brief creation for new material developmentNice-to-HavesExperience at an equivalent industry leader in footwear/apparelCollaborative, team-oriented personalityStrong communication skillsStart-up or fast-fashion environment experience (think agile, less rigid structure)Education & Experience Bachelor's degree + 5 years of directly relevant experience required. Alternatives accepted: PhD/Law + 3 yrs | Master's + 4 yrs | Associate's + 6 yrs | HS Diploma + 7 yrs.Green Flag Candidate Profile Someone who has worked at a major footwear/athletic brand and a fast-fashion or lifestyle brand (Revolve, Alo, etc.) will stand out. Start-up experience is a plus - this team values adaptability over rigid corporate structure.#LI-MM3**About Aquent Talent:** Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.Client Description