Altra Running · 6 hours ago
Altra: Senior Innovation Developer, Footwear
Altra Running is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive running community. They are seeking a Senior Innovation Developer for Footwear who will drive innovation and product development, collaborating with various teams and partners to create impactful solutions for runners.
Consumer GoodsFashionShoesSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Team Collaboration: This person will partner closely with the Inline product creation team, Asia Factory partners, as well as Sports Marketing and Athletes. They will bring a positive attitude and align to the Altra’s culture and values
Concept Validation: This person will work off calendar to define new product spaces and test and learn, while developing testing protocols with a Innovation weartest partner, and establishing the scope needed to prove and validate new product concepts
Nurturing Innovation: This individual will enable teams to explore new Methods of and performance-based solutions that align to Altra’s unique position in the market
Relationship Building: This person will foster strong connections across a highly matrixed organization
Execution Excellence: This individual will excel in bringing concepts and turning them into actionable products all while traversing ambiguity, and finding ways to overcome roadblocks in your path
Qualification
Required
6-8 years of development experience, preferably in a performance category
Demonstrated ability to perform well in less defined environments
Proven ability to inspire confidence and influence key stakeholders through clear communication
History of developing new processes, products, or processes from the ground up
Strong organization skills
Proven Technical leader
Ability to see beyond conventional approaches
Tolerance for Ambiguity
Hands-On and Ownership-Oriented
Visionary Thinking
Resourceful Problem Solver
Preferred
Technical prowess
Development/engineering mindset
Prototyping and sampling experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Company
Altra Running
Built by runners, for runners, Altra isn’t just a shoe. It’s a promise. To keep you doing what you love. Running.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-03-14Acquired
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