The ideal candidate for the Footwear Design Intern position at KEEN must be a current student or recent graduate with a passion for the outdoors and creating innovative products. They should have excellent communication skills, be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and have experience in sketching, 3D prototyping, and industry research.

The Footwear Design Intern at KEEN will support the design process, manage daily activities, assist with tech pack preparation, participate in learning and development sessions, engage with internal stakeholders and creation partners, and support the color and material creation teams.

Creative Arts & Fashion

United States

Portland

Medium

KEEN is a values led, outdoor footwear brand with a mission to responsibly create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure.  Founded in 2003, KEEN ignited a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport sandal, launching the concept of Hybrid footwear into the market and setting KEEN on a path of driving consistent product innovation that exists today.  As a company, we strive to live by our values, from the products we make to the actions we take, and by activating communities and individuals to protect and preserve the places where we work and play.  We passionately endeavor to live fulfilling lives, challenge the status quo, do good, give back, and inspire others.  Looking ahead, our vision is to be the most trusted outdoor footwear and lifestyle brand in the world. 

Fashion & Arts

KEEN

Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values driven footwear brand from Portland, Oregon.

<ul><li>The Footwear Design&nbsp;Intern, Performance Product Creation, will work alongside the design team to gain experience and exposure across a range of seasonal milestones and product assortments. You will gain creative insights and inspiration through close working partnerships with Product Marketing and Development, as well as ideate alongside other product designers.</li><li>As one of the fastest growing brands in the outdoor industry, we’re offering college students a unique opportunity to view KEEN from the inside out. This a great opportunity to experience the footwear industry, learn how shoes are designed, produced and marketed, with an industry-leading team.</li><li>We’re looking for students who have a strong passion for: creating their own opportunities, seeking innovative solutions, playing any place without a ceiling, and caring for the world around them. Having a diverse background and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment is a plus.</li></ul>

Currently Studying

Third Year

Final Year

Bachelors

The Footwear Design Intern, Performance Product Creation, will work alongside the design team to gain experience and exposure across a range of seasonal milestones and product assortments. You will gain creative insights and inspiration through close working partnerships with Product Marketing and Development, as well as ideate alongside other product designers.As one of the fastest growing brands in the outdoor industry, we’re offering college students a unique opportunity to view KEEN from the inside out. This a great opportunity to experience the footwear industry, learn how shoes are designed, produced and marketed, with an industry-leading team.We’re looking for students who have a strong passion for: creating their own opportunities, seeking innovative solutions, playing any place without a ceiling, and caring for the world around them. Having a diverse background and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment is a plus.

Footwear Design Intern, Performance Product Creation

Requirements

Responsibilities

KEEN

Mission & Purpose