Computational Designer II, Footwear Innovation (Computational Design)

Location: Seattle, Washington, US. The role requires spending four days per week in the Seattle offices and includes approximately 10% travel to Asia, Europe, trade shows, races, and factory sites.

Salary: $104,217–$156,324 per year, plus potential annual performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global creates running footwear, gear, and experiences designed to help people feel more alive through movement.

What you will do

• Translate athlete-driven performance needs and biomechanical insights into innovative footwear geometries, forms, and product concepts.
• Use Grasshopper, Houdini, Blender Geometry Nodes, TouchDesigner, and related computational tools to explore and develop footwear designs.
• Generate production tooling geometry and production-ready models across NURBS, mesh, and other geometry types.
• Build computational workflows, tools, and processes using programming and scripting to expand 3D software capabilities.
• Collaborate with Innovation Footwear Design, Run Research, Product Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering on prototypes and performance-driven concepts.
• Present computational solutions clearly, manage project timelines, and share computational knowledge across teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Product Design, 3D Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least five years of professional experience in computational design and advanced geometry creation.
• High proficiency with algorithmic and computational modeling tools, including Grasshopper, Houdini, Blender Geometry Nodes, or TouchDesigner.
• Programming or scripting experience with C#, Python, VEX, Java, or comparable languages.
• Proficiency in Rhino 3D and other directed modeling tools such as Blender, Alias, or Maya, with strong knowledge of computational geometry, parametric methods, and 3D interoperability.
• Strong systems thinking, communication, presentation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with empathy for athletes and their needs.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment focused on innovation, creativity, and athlete performance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, HSA, FSA, family and fertility assistance, and employee assistance benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match and transportation assistance.
• Three to five weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick and parental leave.
• Product discounts, fitness discounts, employee recognition, and volunteer and donation benefits.