Vans · 1 day ago
Vans: Designer, Footwear, Womens and Kids SMU
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $103K/yr
3+ years expVans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding, seeking a Designer for Women’s Lifestyle and Kids SMU categories. This role involves creating innovative footwear designs, collaborating with product development and merchandising teams to ensure alignment with brand vision.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleManufacturingRetailShoesSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Use your design skills to create footwear concepts that are original, iconic, unique, and innovative, aligning with Vans’ creative vision and brand culture
Adhere to the Vans footwear design process and seasonal direction for Women’s Lifestyle and Kids SMU categories
Partner with your Manager and Merchandising on all footwear designs to ensure consistency and alignment with project briefs
Create accurate and detailed footwear tech packs for development to ensure proper execution of designs
Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally with Footwear Development, Color/Materials, and Product Management teams
Demonstrate strong teamwork skills by cooperating with cross-functional partners throughout the design process
Establish clear and effective communication with management, team members, and external partners as needed
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment where challenging timelines are the norm
Adhere to all seasonal calendar deadlines and deliverables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related field
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and ideally 3D design tools (e.g., Rhino, KeyShot, or similar) for rendering footwear concepts and creating tech packs
Ability to identify emerging footwear trends and translate them into fresh, innovative design ideas that align with Vans' brand DNA
Strong knowledge of footwear design processes, including material selection, color strategy, construction techniques, and tech pack creation
Ability to design within seasonal stories and collaborate effectively in a team environment to ensure cohesive product assortments
Comfortable managing fast-paced footwear design workload, meeting tight deadlines and seasonal calendar milestones
Exceptional multi-tasking, communication, and organizational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional partners, including Development, Merchandising, and Color/Materials teams
Preferred
3-5 years of experience and professional achievements in footwear design
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Company
Vans
Vans.com manufactures shoes, apparel, and other products for action sports. It is a sub-organization of VF.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2004-04-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Solána Imani Rowe
Artistic Director
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