At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community.
So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you.
To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com.
Position: Sr. Concept Footwear Designer, Innovation
What will you do?
As a Senior Concept Footwear Designer for Altra Innovation, you will be working tightly with a cross functional team of developers, materials, color, product management, engineers, & testing to create something new. To remove boundaries. To take risks and to push beyond what can be seen.
You will collaborate with the Inline design team, as well as the extensive VF Design community. You will have access not only to the Altra Product and Leadership team, but many multi-disciplinary design teammates and leaders within our matrix. You will report to the Director of Innovation but have a dotted line into the Design Director and partner closely with the Design team.
This candidate will have a history of charting paths less followed, wanting to grow, learn and push boundaries and be comfortable with calculated risk. They work well in all stages of the product creation process-conception and experimentation, rapid prototyping, and bringing new designs and concepts to commercialization. This individual will inspire confidence and understand how to influence others, enabling strong cross functional collaborative relationships.
This individual will also bring a positive attitude and align to Altra’s values of a Challenger mindset and the Spirit of Discovery, understanding they must push past roadblocks and create clarity amidst ambiguity.
What do you need to succeed?
We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5-7 years of relevant work experience in designing and developing innovative footwear and other products.
The foundational skills you will need in this position are:
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 algin 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.
Being a runner is not a requirement but being excited about the sport and being curious is.
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.
You'll provide leadership to fellow Designers and team members sharing your experience and product excellence with others. From concepting the future to working with our key Asia manufacturing partners, to partnering with Athletes, this role has the opportunity to put their footprints on the future-come build with us!
What do we offer you?
At Altra, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.
To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.
To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com.
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Hiring Range:
$96,768.00 USD - $120,960.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.