Footwear Designer (Portland)

About Fuego :

Fuego is redefining dance footwear

creating sneakers built for dance, performance, and everyday life. Designed to move seamlessly from the studio to the street, our products fuse innovation, comfort, and style. Based in Miami, were a fast-growing global brand passionate about creativity, community, and motion.

About the Role :

Were looking for a creative, detail-driven

Footwear Designer

to shape the next generation of Fuego sneakers. In this role, youll bring bold ideas to life

from sketch to production

designing shoes that inspire movement and self-expression.

Youll collaborate closely with our product development, marketing, and athlete teams to merge innovative aesthetics with performance functionality. This is a unique opportunity to make a visible impact on a fast-growing brand at the intersection of dance, fashion, and lifestyle.

What Youll Do :

Design innovative performance and lifestyle sneakers aligned with Fuegos brand identity.

Develop design concepts, sketches, renderings, and detailed tech packs for new styles and updates.

Collaborate with product development to select materials, colors, and components that enhance comfort, durability, and performance.

Review samples, evaluate fit and function, and provide clear design feedback to factories.

Partner with marketing and athlete communities to incorporate creative and functional feedback.

Research trends in dance, fashion, and materials to guide seasonal direction and innovation.

What Were Looking For :

4+ years of footwear design experience within performance, lifestyle, or fashion sneakers.

Strong portfolio showcasing creative design and technical execution.

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D design tools (Rhino, CLO, or similar).

Solid understanding of materials, pattern making, lasts, and manufacturing processes.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and overseas factories.

Passion for dance, fashion, and the intersection of design and performance.

Why Fuego :

Play a defining role in shaping the future of Fuegos product line.

Collaborate with a creative, cross-functional team that celebrates innovation and motion.

Competitive compensation package with growth opportunities.

Join a brand built on creativity, community, and movement.