Altra: Senior Footwear Designer

Altra Running

Denver, Colorado, United States
Base: $96,768.00 - $120,960.00 usd annually; bonus...
Performance running footwear design
Cross-functional team collaboration
Technical performance footwear
You will work alongside a cross-functional team of developers, materials experts, color designers, product managers, engineers, and testing specialists to create what does not yet exist

Job Summary

  • You will work alongside a cross-functional team of developers, materials experts, color designers, product managers, engineers, and testing specialists to create what does not yet exist.
  • This role reports directly to the Director of Footwear Design and requires a proven track record of independently creating compelling, industry-leading technical-performance footwear designs.
  • At Altra, we offer extensive development and growth opportunities, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Matching Summary

You will work alongside a cross-functional team of developers, materials experts, color designers, product managers, engineers, and testing specialists to create what does not yet exist.

Salary

Base: $96,768.00 - $120,960.00 USD annually; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • performance running footwear design
  • cross-functional team collaboration
  • technical performance footwear
  • biomechanics and human performance
  • sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
  • performance footwear materials and manufacturing

Nice-to-have

  • driven to remove boundaries
  • thrive in ambiguity
  • positive, resilient mindset
  • hands-on cobbling and prototyping
  • experience with 3D design tools

Key Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience designing and developing performance footwear
  • Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
  • Expert knowledge of performance footwear materials and manufacturing processes
  • Comfortable using presentation tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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