VF Corporation · 1 month ago
Altra: Senior Innovation Developer, Footwear
USCA > USA > Colorado > Denver HQ - VFC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$99K/yr - $124K/yr
6+ years expVF Corporation is seeking a Senior Innovation Developer for Altra, focused on driving innovation in footwear. The role involves leading product creation processes, collaborating with teams, and fostering relationships to develop impactful solutions for runners.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Partner closely with the Inline product creation team, Asia Factory partners, as well as Sports Marketing and Athletes
Define new product spaces and test and learn, while developing testing protocols with an Innovation weartest partner, and establishing the scope needed to prove and validate new product concepts
Enable teams to explore new Methods of and performance-based solutions that align to Altra’s unique position in the market
Foster strong connections across a highly matrixed organization
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, and make clear, confident decisions when faced with multiple paths to follow
Have an Owner's mindset. A proactive leader who wants to own the framework, initiatives and decisions while working closely with cross functional teams to ensure outcomes align with consumer and business goals
Ability to see beyond conventional approaches, identifying distinctly Altra opportunities to innovate and create industry changing solutions
Proven ability to inspire confidence and influence key stakeholders through clear communication, while bringing the teams along so collaboration is evident across all levels
A history of developing new processes, products, or processes from the ground up, comfortable starting with nothing and building to the future
Strong organization skills and a proven Technical leader
Preferred
Technical prowess, development/engineering mindset, Prototyping and sampling experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Company
VF Corporation
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®.
10001+ employees
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Former Interim President & CEO
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