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VF Corporation · 1 month ago

Altra: Senior Footwear Concept Designer- Innovation

USCA > USA > Colorado > Denver HQ - VFC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $121K/yr

5+ years exp

VF Corporation is seeking a Senior Footwear Concept Designer for Altra Innovation, focused on creating innovative footwear designs. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop new concepts, prototype designs, and bring them to commercialization while aligning with Altra's vision.

Apparel & Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Create concepts that are new for the Brand and bridge those into footwear designs that align with Altra’s vision and takes us into the future

Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant team members including Design, Development and Product Management to ensure our team is aligned and we can deliver on concepts for athletes

Present design concepts at key stages in our process and to various leaders within the Org

Cobbling and prototyping skills are a bonus

3D design programs experience is a plus but not mandatory

Competency in sketching, illustration, and rendering skills including ability to create 2D tech packs

Expert knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials and how they apply to footwear

Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc

This person will value performance details and strive to improve the performance of every product ensuring Altra’s legendary fit only improves over time

This person will have access to proto-typing machines and be able to have tools necessary to innovate and create

Qualification

Footwear design experiencePrototyping skillsManufacturing processes knowledge3D design programsSketchingIllustrationPresentation software proficiencyCuriosity about sportProblem-solvingSelf-starterTeam collaborationPositive attitude

Required

5-7 years of relevant work experience in designing and developing innovative footwear and other products

This person must be motivated, a problem solver and a self-starter

Create concepts that are new for the Brand and bridge those into footwear designs that align with Altra's vision and takes us into the future

Partner and clearly communicate with all relevant team members including Design, Development and Product Management to ensure our team is aligned and we can deliver on concepts for athletes

Present design concepts at key stages in our process and to various leaders within the Org

Competency in sketching, illustration, and rendering skills including ability to create 2D tech packs

Expert knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials and how they apply to footwear

Experienced with presentation programs: Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc

Deep knowledge of technical and non-technical footwear constructions across both men's and women's

Extensive knowledge of the footwear industry and design and development process

This person will value performance details and strive to improve the performance of every product ensuring Altra's legendary fit only improves over time

This person will have access to proto-typing machines and be able to have tools necessary to innovate and create

Preferred

Cobbling and prototyping skills are a bonus

3D design programs experience is a plus but not mandatory

Being a runner is not a requirement but being excited about the sport and being curious is

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Extensive development and growth opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Strong benefits package

Company

VF Corporation

Glassdoor3.6

VF is redefining what it means to be the world’s best apparel, footwear and equipment company, powering iconic active lifestyle brands including The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®.

Founded in 1899

Denver, CO, US

10001+ employees

http://www.vfc.com

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