Computational Designer II, Footwear Innovation at BROOKS

The role

As a Computational Designer II at Brooks, you will translate athlete-driven performance needs into innovative footwear geometry and product concepts. You will work within the Innovation and Elite Athlete Team to move early-stage ideas into tangible, high-performance designs.

What you'll do

• Apply algorithmic logic to create novel footwear design solutions
• Generate production-ready geometry using Rhino 3D and surface modeling tools
• Utilize programming languages like Python or C# to expand software capabilities
• Collaborate with research and engineering teams to ground designs in science
• Integrate generative AI and emerging technologies into design workflows
• Manage project timelines and deliver high-fidelity prototypes for athlete testing

What you'll bring

• Bachelor degree in Industrial Design or a related technical field
• Five years of professional experience in computational design and geometry
• High proficiency in algorithmic tools such as Grasshopper or Houdini
• Strong technical understanding of computational methods and systems thinking
• Experience with 3D modeling software including Rhino and Blender

Your impact

You will drive the future of footwear innovation by transforming complex biomechanical data into high-performance products. Your contributions will directly influence the aesthetic and functional readiness of the footwear pipeline for elite athletes and everyday runners. By building advanced tools and workflows, you will help Brooks maintain its position as a leader in performance-driven design.