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Altra Running · 4 days ago

Altra: Senior Footwear Developer

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$99K/yr - $124K/yr

5+ years exp

Altra Running is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive running community. They are seeking a Senior Footwear Developer responsible for driving the development and specifications of new and existing footwear, focusing on project-based management and ensuring quality and fit meet the needs of runners.

Consumer GoodsFashionShoesSporting Goods

Responsibilities

Help bring the consumer insight and design vision to life for the runner thorough the end-to-end product creation process

Strong Team player with excellent cross functional skills and communication

Understand and manage the development process end to end

Help mentor and be a resources for other developers on the team

Plan and track the development schedule of all products to ensure timely completion and adherence to stage gates following the seasonal product development calendar

Ensure quality, fit and construction meet the runner’s needs and Altra’s high standards

Develop products, recommend materials and construction techniques that meet the consumer insight and Design expectations

Coordinate all phases of development utilizing the available resources of Product Line Management, Design, Lasts, CAD, Costing, Material and Product Testing, Fit and Wear Testing and Planning

Partner, communicate and meet regularly with VF Asia Development to ensure product meets design intent, production best practices, predetermined margin targets and timely completion of stage gate milestones in the seasonal product development calendar

Create product BOMs/specifications, publish and maintain all records, files and samples associated with the products as assigned

Serve as technical support and manufacturing resource for Product Line Management, Design and other members of the Product team

Ensure execution of fit through clear analysis, documentation, communication, adherence to fit standards, and partnering with VF Asia Development and Commercialization teams

Partner with VF Asia Product Supply, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to develop new materials, construction techniques, processes, and samples used to create innovative and technically superior products each season

Interact in a dynamic team environment with the US Product team, VF Asia Product Supply, Quality Assurance, Marketing and Sales to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all product performance claims

Required international (2x times per calendar year) and domestic travel (2-3 times per calendar year) as required to achieve a high level of product and component development, including visits to manufacturing countries / factories, and off-site material and trade shows

Qualification

Footwear Product DevelopmentFitPattern EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical 2D DesignsAdobe Illustrator3D DesignTeam PlayerDetail OrientedSuperior CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

5+ years of experience in Footwear Product Development, ideally with a focus on performance running or performance product

Team player. Positive outlook. High tolerance for ambiguity

Self-driven and able to independently manage highly complex products through the Development cycle

Detail oriented with a strong work ethic and superior organizational skills

Demonstrates superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to create trust and build partnerships with cross functional teams

Demonstrates superior communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrates an advanced knowledge and understanding of fit, pattern engineering, tooling processes, mold and upper construction expertise and knowledge of manufacturing processes

Ability to drive high quality product and fit optimization through interpretation of wear and fit test feedback from the Altra athlete teams and 3rd party testing labs

Proficient in technical 2d designs

Contributes to Development process/timelines and calendar optimization

Ability to proactively troubleshoot and solve highly complex problems

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, 3D design, 2D/3D tooling processes, Project Management/Development systems and Microsoft Office program suite

Required international (2x times per calendar year) and domestic travel (2-3 times per calendar year) as required to achieve a high level of product and component development