Altra: Senior Footwear Designer

VF Corporation

Base: $96,768.00 - $120,960.00 usd annually; bonus...
5-7 years performance footwear design experience
Expert knowledge of footwear materials and manufacturing
Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
This role involves creating brand-new concepts that expand what Altra can be while translating them into footwear aligned with seasonal vision

Job Summary

  • This role involves creating brand-new concepts that expand what Altra can be while translating them into footwear aligned with seasonal vision.
  • The position requires collaborating with a cross-functional team of developers, engineers, and testing specialists to define the future of performance running.
  • Altra offers extensive development opportunities, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Matching Summary

This role involves creating brand-new concepts that expand what Altra can be while translating them into footwear aligned with seasonal vision.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years performance footwear design experience
  • Expert knowledge of footwear materials and manufacturing
  • Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
  • Ability to create detailed 2D tech packs in Adobe Creative Suite

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on cobbling and prototyping skills
  • Experience with 3D design tools
  • Passion for biomechanics and human performance
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Key Requirements

  • 5-7 years designing cutting edge performance footwear
  • Deep knowledge of technical and non-technical footwear constructions
  • Understanding of footwear design and development process

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