Timberland: Designer, Footwear

At Timberland, we’re a force of nature. We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build 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 fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you.   To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or www.timberland.com.

Designer, Footwear (Timberland)

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Footwear Designer for Timberland looks a little like this.

As a trusted member of our design team, you will report to the Senior Designer, Footwear. You will collaborate and liaise with the product development, merchandising, marketing and sales teams to gather ideas and create innovative products focused on our sneaker category.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Create new footwear designs, graphics, color and materialize seasonal collections and partner with the product development team on crafting innovative footwear products and solutions

• Produce a high level of output, typically three to six new footwear concepts and 10-15 color collections per season – Spring/Summer, Fall and Holiday

• Utilize merchandising briefs to create footwear concepts and collections

• Sketch and render footwear ideas and design seasonal graphics

• Analyze and evaluate other designs and advise courteously

• Execute footwear designs, seasonal color CADs and create a footwear tech pack

• Research color and style trend analysis and communicate to the product development team via samples, trend boards, etc.

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 is great to have, we are most interested in your 1+ years of related experience and training (a degree in Industrial or Fashion Design is preferred).

The foundational skills you will need in this position are:

• Footwear or apparel design experience or an equivalent combination of technical experience and training

• Proficiency with computer design software, i.e., Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

• Skilled with business computer software, i.e., Microsoft Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Apple Keynote

• Knowledge of additional computer design (SolidWorks, Alias, Rhino or other design software) is a plus

• Professional presentation skills

• The ability to ready, analyze and interpret product design briefs

• The adeptness to establish and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional partners

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• The ability to travel internationally and domestically as needed (10-20% of the time)

• The willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed

• The capability to bend, lift, open and move product and related office items varying in weight from 1-25 pounds, depending on the need

• Willingness to learn and get hands on in our proto lab to create new concepts

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 DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about Timberland’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF.”

To learn more about Timberland’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to Timberland.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$76,000.00 USD - $95,000.00 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