Designer, Brand Partnerships

Contract Designer, Brand Partnerships (Contract | Hybrid – Broomfield, CO)

Our client in the global footwear & lifestyle space is seeking a Contract Designer, Brand Partnerships to support their Global Design & Trend team.

? Hybrid (3–4 days onsite in Broomfield, CO)
? 40 hrs/week | Contract role (3–6 months, potential extension)

This is a highly conceptual, culture-driven design role focused on collaborations, collectibles, and brand partnerships—not traditional product design.

We’re looking for a designer who can turn licensed IP and collaboration concepts into objects of desire through strong storytelling, concept visualization, and early-stage product thinking.

YOU WILL:

• Design collectible-driven concepts across footwear, accessories, and collaboration products
• Translate cultural insights and partner brands into compelling design directions
• Create concept visuals, mood boards, and illustrative storytelling systems
• Think in “drops,” exclusives, and long-term desirability
• Collaborate across Design, Product, Marketing & Licensing teams
• Present concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders
• Bring 2D + 3D thinking into early-stage ideation

YOU HAVE:

• 5+ years of design experience (brand, product, or collaboration-focused work)
• Strong concepting and visual storytelling ability
• Experience with licensed or culturally driven projects (preferred)
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Exposure to 3D/CAD tools (a plus)
• Strong instinct for culture, trends, and desirability-driven design

This role sits at the intersection of culture, collectibles, and product storytelling, helping define how collaborations come to life.