Altra: Senior Footwear Designer

As a Senior Designer at ALTRA, you’ll help lead the charge in revolutionizing performance running footwear. We’re seeking a visionary designer with a keen eye for fashion-forward trends and a passion for pushing the boundaries of innovation. If you have a proven track record of technical excellence and a future-focused mindset, this is your opportunity to shape the next generation of cutting-edge designs with a team that is hungry, passionate and driven to redefine the future of athletic footwear. Join us and make your mark on a brand that is committed to excellence and innovation, where your creativity and expertise will inspire the next wave of groundbreaking designs. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

What you will do:

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft an inspiring vision for the product, and passionately bringing it to life through your innovative designs!

• Design and execute industry-leading products from concept creation to commercialization, setting new standards in performance and style.
• Craft inspiring seasonal design themes that captivate and excite our audience, driving the future of athletic footwear.

How you will do it:

Dive deep into consumer insights and collaborate with the design team to infuse seasonal themes with fresh, relevant ideas.

• Work closely with senior design management and PLMs, blending creativity and strategy to shape standout seasonal themes.
• Partner with development teams to guarantee our products are both cost-effective and packed with value, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

What success looks like:

Achieving tasks with precision and meeting timelines, ensuring every project is delivered on time and to the highest standard.

• Adapting swiftly and efficiently to changing demands, demonstrating agility and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintaining a process-focused and organized approach, ensuring smooth workflows and consistent quality.
• Keeping the consumer at the heart of everything you do, creating designs that resonate and inspire.

Skills for Success

Years of related professional experience: 6 years minimum of experience designing and developing innovative footwear.

Educational position requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

What we expect you already know:

• Deep expertise in footwear construction, with a keen understanding of the intricacies that make a shoe both functional and stylish.
• Proven experience in creating technical design packages and bringing industrial product designs to life, from concept to completion.
• A track record of designing successful products that have made a mark in the industry and delighted consumers.
• Skilled in design research and trend analysis, always staying ahead of the curve and infusing fresh ideas into your work.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the technical needs for performance footwear, ensuring every design meets the highest standards of functionality and innovation.

What we will teach you:

• ALTRA point of differences
• ALTRA technical standards
• ALTRA Creative Vision
• ALTRA Product Design Language

Measurable goals for this role:

• Be laser-focused and self-driven, tackling tasks with relentless energy and consistently exceeding expectations.
• Master the art of captivating presentations, engaging both internal and external teams with dynamic and inspiring communication.
• Elevate communication to an art form, ensuring crystal-clear dialogue that fosters understanding and collaboration across all channels.
• Ignite a relentless pursuit of innovation, constantly seeking out untapped business ventures with a visionary’s eye for transformative potential.
• Craft revolutionary products that set new industry standards, blending bold, future-oriented designs with undeniable success.

Experience and basic qualifications:

• Strong design sketching / rendering / visual communication skills
• Understanding of the outdoor industry, running industry preferred
• Proficient in adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Effectively manage timeline and problem solve quickly
• Future vision, High taste-level and strategic thinking
• Knowledge of form, color, materials, human factors, related to elevating the consumer experience
• Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives