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Vans: Designer, Color & Trend, Skate Footwear

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Vans

Aug 1, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Costa Mesa
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have a strong understanding of color, design trends, and skate footwear, along with relevant design experience and creativity to create innovative concepts.
  • You will analyze trends, develop color palettes, and design skateboard footwear, ensuring alignment with brand vision and market demands while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • - 3-7 years of related professional experience
  • - Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or Industrial Design, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • - Experience in footwear design and developing exciting footwear concepts
  • - Knowledge of form, color and materials aimed at elevating the consumer experience
  • - Ability to translate consumer knowledge and insights into product solutions and narratives
  • - Ability to build accurate 2D technical drawings (tech packs)
  • - Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
  • - Propensity to generate a broad range of concepts and solutions for each assigned project
  • - Collaborative spirit, capable of connecting the dots
  • - Capable of executing visual explanations of complicated and technical ideas
  • - High level of proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop
  • - Experience in communication and presentation programs (InDesign, Acrobat, Word, Keynote, Adobe Suite, etc.)
  • - Experience in research & analysis and design cycles
  • - Experience in presentation, communication and storytelling to support design concepts
  • - Familiarity with designing toward a Visual Line Plan
  • - Comfortable designing products with high profile collaborators in the fields of Fashion, Art, Music and Street Culture
  • - Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are a plus
  • - Ability to recognize and convey market trends
  • - Experience and understanding of product construction
  • - Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present concepts to footwear department peers and design leadership
  • - Ability to understand, assess & problem solve by leveraging technical and analytical skills
  • - Ability to partner with Design Leadership to improve performance and achieve professional goals
  • - May have to work with hazardous materials (Designer should take precautions when using these materials to eliminate any health risks)
  • - Bend, lift, open and move product and related office items varying in weight from 1 to 60lbs, depending on need
  • - Periodic travel required (approx. 20%), including air travel

Responsibilities

  • Build category footwear color and graphic direction and partner with Product Line Managers to create visual line plans of the global skateboarding footwear line.
  • Responsible for creation of color CAD designs and graphic spec packages throughout design process to product confirmation.
  • Create presentations for line reviews and athlete or collaborator meetings.
  • Utilize 3D and digital resources to create color ups and visual line plans.
  • Create seasonal color palettes and inform color usage.
  • Continual research of footwear sustainable materials, functional and innovative materials.
  • Partner with material sourcing to develop innovative fabrications and capabilities.
  • Expected to understand market structure and distribution points for all assigned collections, collaborations and categories.
  • Ensure timely completion of in-line footwear color design packages and color CADs according to Vans Footwear development calendar.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Footwear Color and Trend Designer at Vans?

The primary role is to create compelling, innovative skate footwear designs from concept to production, while collaborating with various professionals within the design community.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or Industrial Design is preferred, along with 3-7 years of related professional experience in footwear design and developing concepts.

Is experience in sustainable design important for this role?

Yes, knowledge and experience with sustainable design and manufacturing are considered a plus.

What software skills are necessary for the Footwear Color and Trend Designer position?

Candidates should have a high level of proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as experience with presentation and communication programs like InDesign, Acrobat, Word, Keynote, and the Adobe Suite.

What is the expected work environment for this role?

The work environment is collaborative and supportive, where you'll work closely with design leadership and peers to foster creativity and innovation.

Does this role entail physical requirements?

Yes, the role may require bending, lifting, opening, and moving products that vary in weight from 1 to 60 pounds, along with potential travel of approximately 20%.

What is the hiring range for this position?

The hiring range for the Footwear Color and Trend Designer position is $73,440.00 to $91,800.00 USD annually.

Are there opportunities for additional compensation in this role?

Yes, this position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.

What are the key values that Vans emphasizes in its workplace culture?

Vans emphasizes values such as being authentic, curious, ingenious, community-focused, and having a spirit of fun and collaboration.

How does Vans approach inclusivity and diversity in the workplace?

Vans is committed to fostering a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity, celebrating diversity and allowing associates to bring their authentic selves to work.

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Vans

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1966
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vans® is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, Vans has thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through Vans’ four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to help shape and transform the future of our business. Do you want to know more about the incredible story behind Vans? Have a look at vans.com Vans® is part of VF Corporation one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland®, Dickies®, Eastpak®, Kipling®, icebreaker®, Napapijri® and many more. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. That’s what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here too.