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Footwear Innovation Developer II, Racing Footwear

🏢 Brooks Running · 📍 US, Washington, Seattle · 💼 onsite · ⏰ Full Time
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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. 

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:  

  • Runner First 
    • We act in the best interest of the runner
  • Word is Bond 
    • We do what we say we’ll do 
  • Champion Heart  
    • We give our all in everything we do  
  • There is no “I” in Run 
    • We stay generous with our humanity 
  • Keep Moving 
    • We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   


Your Job:

The Footwear Innovation Developer II – Racing Footwear utilizes advanced, technical product and process knowledge, to work with a

🎯 Candidate Preparation Guide For Brooks Running Applicants

Key Role Competencies & Evaluation Highlights

Key Role Focus:

Assesses authentic passion for the running community combined with data-backed brand positioning, biomechanical product innovation, and global retail strategy.

📋 Preparation Priorities (Key Areas to Clarify):
  • 1. Treating running shoes purely as fashion items without respecting performance and injury prevention
  • 2. Lack of awareness regarding specialty running retail networks and DTC friction points
  • 3. Generic corporate marketing speak devoid of authentic athletic passion
✨ Recommended Role Alignment Hook:

I combine deep biomechanical consumer insights with omnichannel retail strategies to convert everyday runners into lifelong brand advocates.

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