Vans: Senior Designer, Lifestyle Footwear
Vans - Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626![Vans](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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HEART , we are relentlessly
CURIOUS , we are
UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC , we are driven by a spirit of
INGENUITY , and we are passionate about local
COMMUNITIES . We are a family that has fun together.At Vans we empower creative exploration and inspire youth culture through a commitment to inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate an environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential.By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people.How You Will Make a DifferenceWhat you will do & how you will do it:Utilizes merchandise briefs to create footwear concepts and collections.Conceptualize, sketch and render original footwear concepts.Executes in a timely manner upper and tooling designs, techpacks and seasonal color CADS.Partners with Footwear Development team to bring ideas to mass production.Research consumer attitudes to identify emerging and current trends.Expert narrative development and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver project presentations to Senior leadership.What success looks like:Develop strong cross-functional partnerships.Resilient, agile, and optimistic. Can embrace ambiguity and the fluid nature of early stages of product design.Influential and able to collaborate across a matrix organization.Your diverse experiences and background enable you to provide a unique perspective.Skills for SuccessYears of Related Professional Experience: 5+ yearsEducational 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:Expert knowledge and ability of product design, including ideation, development, and manufacturing processes.Understanding of the street culture consumer, market and trends.Excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills.Proficient with computer design software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop) and business software (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Apple Keynote).Professional presentation skills.What’s in it For YouWe offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates.Our Parent Company, VF CorporationVF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.
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