Senior Footwear Designer, Lifestyle - Merrell
Wolverine Outdoors, Inc. (United States) - Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103Work at Wolverine Outdoors, Inc. (United States)
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Apply locations: Rockford, MITime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 30+ Days AgoJob requisition ID: 2024-10490For over 40 years, Merrell has been trying to share the simple power of being outside with everyone. We believe in the positive benefit of the outdoors to restore individuals and communities. As a result, we want to fuel the growth of outdoor participation through the creation of awesome products and amazing stories that encourage people to get outside every day, whether in the city or on the trail. To help drive this journey, we are looking for a product designer who will report directly to the Sr. Director of Design.This individual will bring the brand to life through elevated design that delivers the brand’s short-term and long-term growth goals. This individual’s success will be based on their ability to be consumer-centric, creative, and drive timely change through trend-right designs that align with the brand's design language and contribute to the formulation of the annual product design plan to achieve brand business targets and product category objectives. The ideal candidate will be passionate about elevating the consumer experience through product design by meeting the needs of the outdoor style-forward consumer.Champions design excellence by fostering style and product innovation by leveraging consumer, market, and trend research to create an ownable point of view for the brand rooted in performance but style-forward.Manages a design category and/or team.Creates footwear designs appropriate for the target consumer and developed within the project timelines according to project briefs.Researches marketing and fashion trends and collaborates with product leadership on seasonal direction.Partners closely with commercial teams (product line management) to ensure that products are commercial, within price targets, and meet the brand's business needs on a seasonal basis, as well as with the development teams to ensure products meet the testing and usage standards.Develops seasonal marketing stories for assigned categories in coordination with the overall business unit strategic direction, as well as the Global Brand Management and Global Marketing functions.Produces accurate and detailed color and material specs to factory standards.Partners with the materials team to assess and evaluate seasonal material needs.Supports the Design leader regarding design initiatives and priorities.Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities RequiredBachelor’s degree in design or equivalent experience required.7+ years of footwear design experience required.Proven leadership skills with at least 2 years’ experience in leading or influencing others.Creatively agile with a strong design eye and a passion for pushing product excellence.Strong understanding of footwear constructions and manufacturing methods with international factory experience.Proven track record of managing and driving multiple design projects from conceptualization to finished product.Strong interest in sneaker and fashion culture and how to integrate that into the brand into product solutions and narratives.Brings a strong team mentality approach to their work and is comfortable driving and influencing change.Supports a culture of curiosity through a test & learn approach.Actively embraces a growth mindset with an openness to feedback to support continuous improvement.Ability to effectively communicate verbally and visually through sketches, illustrations, and renderings.Strong computer skills, including 3D, Miro, Photoshop software, and Adobe Illustrator.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills which may be required.Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.About Us
Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the ever-expanding portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Hush Puppies, Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, Sweaty Betty, and Wolverine. Wolverine Worldwide’s continued success is driven by our ability to stay true to our simple mission: we empower, engage, and inspire our consumers – every step of the way.
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