Footwear Senior Designer (f/m/d)
Revolutionize Footwear Design at X-BIONIC!
X-BIONIC, pioneer in high-performance sportswear since 1998, seeks a dynamic Footwear Senior Designer to lead our innovative footwear collection. Join our team if you're passionate about cutting-edge design, thrive on challenges, and want to make a real impact in the world of performance footwear!
Ready to take ownership of our footwear future and to energize the future of sportswear?
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Join us in revolutionizing the sports industry – let's turn sweat into energy together!
Tasks
As our Footwear Senior Designer, you'll have the freedom to:
- Spearhead all design aspects of our footwear collection, from trend research to final product.
- Unleash your creativity with sketches, design renderings, and 3D tooling designs that push performance boundaries.
- Collaborate closely with athletes, ensuring designs meet real-world performance needs.
- Drive 3D development coordination and align footwear collections with apparel and socks.
- Innovate constantly using our state-of-the-art laboratory to explore groundbreaking solutions.
- Partner with the Footwear Development Manager and Pattern Engineer to bring designs to life.
- Lead the charge in creating a cohesive collection overview and dynamic colorways.
- Travel to the Far East and Switzerland for collaboration and production oversight.
Requirements
To thrive in this role, bring along:
- A bachelor's degree in design or industrial design.
- 4-5 years of experience leading footwear design in running or outdoor/trail running.
- Mastery of modern hand design skills and 3D design expertise.
- Deep knowledge of trail running needs and a passion for constant innovation.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Office suite.
- Experience with Vizcom and Rhinoceros (optional) or other 3D design tools.
- Problem-solving superpowers and a zest for tackling new challenges.
- Fluency in Italian and English; additional languages are a welcome bonus.
- A passion for mountain and trail running (a strong plus).
Benefits
Join our team and experience:
- A playground for your wildest footwear design ideas
- Challenges that push you to new performance heights
- Flexible work setup to balance your drive and personal life
- Competitive compensation that rewards your efforts
- Exclusive access to our performance-enhancing gear
- Opportunity to work in a small, focused team environment
- International exposure through travel and cross-functional collaboration