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Hayley Downing-Fairless is an experienced Color and Material Designer at SOREL since August 2019, specializing in footwear design and product development. Prior to this role, Hayley held the position of Designer/Product Developer at Ringor, where responsibilities included designing softball footwear, ensuring quality standards, and managing multiple projects through to commercialization. Previous experience also includes an internship at Olive Clothier assisting in apparel design and a role as a Special Education Para-Educator focusing on curriculum development. Hayley Downing-Fairless holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion/Apparel Design from George Fox University and an Associate of Arts in Apparel Accessory Design from The Art Institutes, along with ongoing professional development in Color and Material Design at MLab at Pensole.
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CREATING POWERFUL FOOTWEAR FOR UNSTOPPABLE INDIVIDUALS: Here at SOREL we believe you are your most powerful tool and the determination you find within is an unstoppable force. SOREL challenges the status quo by creating unexpected footwear that pushes the boundaries of function-first fashion. We stay in motion so you can push yourself forward. OUR CORE BELIEFS: At SOREL we aspire to seize opportunities and make bold statements. We’re not satisfied unless we’re exhausting all possibilities. Our passion for improvement comes with a sense of urgency, we are relentless in finding the best solutions possible. We question, explore, disrupt and lead, all while looking for ways to be better. SOREL acts with purpose while making sure every decision is made with absolute intention. SOREL EVOLUTION Founded in 1962, SOREL combines expert craftsmanship and of-the-moment design to create all-season footwear. What began decades ago with premium boots, crafted with an unparalleled balance of construction and protection, is now a brand dedicated to both functionality and fashion. WHY WORK AT SOREL: Being part of SOREL is for the few that dare to draw outside the lines. It’s a culture comprised of individuals audaciously pushing forward as one. New ideas fuel us as we explore the unknown, while never being afraid to charge the edge. SOREL is an institution of creators, doers and leaders who bring the spirit of the boot into everything we make. Centered in the heart of downtown Portland, SOREL headquarters is walking distance to a wide range of theatres, museums, parks, farmers markets and amazing food. Pioneer Courthouse Square, Director Park, Portland Art Museum, Arlene Schnitzer Hall and Waterfront Park are just a few amenities Portland has to offer.