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Senior Designer, Footwear - Women’s & Special Projects (Timberland)
What will you do?
A day in the life of a Senior Designer for Footwear at Timberland looks a little like this.
You will be responsible for product integrity and interpretation with respect to design, manufacturing, quality, and cost. You will work on products preparing technical fit specifications and collaborating with designers and factories to ensure that the specifications, measurements, fit, and construction are in keeping with the product brief. As a trusted member of our Global Footwear Design Team reporting to the VP, Design & Creative Direction, you will build relationships and partnerships across the Global Footwear Design, Global Footwear Development, and Global Merchandising teams with an openness to giving and receiving feedback and a shared focus on team collaboration to achieve the best result.
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. You will:
Initiate and provide focused, feasible, functional, commercial, and innovative footwear ideas that are appropriate for the Timberland brand, and the targets consumer in a timely manner, and aligns to the Creative Direction set for the season.
Be responsible for the creation of new lasts and outsoles, and will need to have a strong collection building mindset.
Support Innovation initiatives and be flexible to work on projects across categories, as needed.
Lead with a “Design First” point of view to bring innovation and brand-right products to the marketplace.
Create two- and three-dimensional sketches illustrating new, unique product ideas and innovative concepts which meet the expectations delineated in the product brief.
Use creative problem-solving skills to assist the Global Merchandising and Development teams in fulfilling product and calendar objectives quickly and efficiently.
Focus attention on the extent of the product briefs to support the category goals and objectives.
Develop an awareness of key accounts and channels of distribution derived from market insights and trends to ensure concept feasibility.
Follow the Brand’s creative direction within the application and use of traditional and new materials, compounds, and constructions and color direction.
Gather and present fashion and trend inspiration and storyboards to support concepts relevant to projects.
Develop an understanding of the footwear category by following consumer trends through social media and utilizing trend resources.
Create unique graphic prints and elements for footwear applications on patterns and materials.
In conjunction with a product developer, prepare the approved design into a package of two- and/or three-dimensional information which adequately describes and utilizes current and feasible manufacturing and assembly techniques; while taking into consideration performance, fit, and costing objectives.
Maintain and provide a clear form of documentation and communication with team members to ease the transfer of the design solutions from concept through commercialization.
Occasionally travel to regional and global locations to present and execute design concepts with a focus on business (accounts), insight (consumer and market), and inspiration (trade and trend shows).
Work in partnership with the Design, Creative Direction, Merchandising, and Development teams to execute project direction, product process, cost targets, and deliverables.
Use creative problem-solving skills to assist cross-functional teams fulfill product and calendar objectives quickly and efficiently.
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 foundational skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field, such as a bachelor’s degree in art or design, is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements, ideally with a focus on outdoor products.
The foundational skills you will need in this position are:
Experience with all aspects of product creation including, but not limited to:
Outsole creation and Blueprint experience
Technical package execution to Development.
A strong knowledge of fashion, trends, materials (leather, textiles) and color.
Solid communication skills and the ability to communicate concepts with digital renderings.
The ability to contribute and generate ideas with designers.
The propensity to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management skills.
A tenacious ability to set priorities and manage deadlines.
A highly organized and self-motivated mindset with a critical eye for detail.
The capability to work and build relationships with cross-functional teams.
Creative problem-solving skills to meet product and calendar objectives quickly and efficiently.
Strong organizational and communication skills (oral, written in English).
Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) design applications such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.
There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.
- Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) design applications such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.
What do we offer you?
At Timberland, 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 inclusion is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.
To learn more about Timberland’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30716&co_affid=vfcorp) and click “Looking to Join VF.”
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Hiring Range :
$98,560.00 USD - $123,200.00 USD annually
Incentive 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.
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