Footwear Designer

Location: Montebelluna

Looking to be part of the development of a major global player in mountain sports?
Founded in the French Alps, Rossignol has been inspiring the mountain experience since 1907. We continue our heritage through the development of our ski, mountain bike, outdoor equipment and textile ranges.
Our ambition is to be the benchmark for mountain sports in both summer and winter.
At our Montebelluna Research and Development Center, we are looking for a Footwear Designer (M/F).
We are looking for a Footwear Designer with a strong passion for the performance and athletic footwear world, capable of combining creativity, technical expertise, and an innovative vision. The ideal candidate is driven by curiosity for materials, technologies, and advanced constructions, and is able to transform functional needs and market insights into powerful, high‑performance, and distinctive designs. This is a key role for someone eager to actively contribute to the development of products that enhance the athletic experience and tell an authentic story through design.
Footwear Designer mission will include:

Oversee the conceptualization and creative development phases for the Performance Footwear line, ensuring consistency with the brand and collection objectives
Develop innovative concepts that integrate functionality, construction, and style to create high-impact designs focused on performance and user needs
Define the technical, aesthetic, and graphic design of the product and its individual components
Conduct research on market trends, colors, materials, and technologies, translating them into distinctive proposals
Research, develop, and apply new materials and technologies for the continuous improvement of the product in terms of quality, performance, and innovation
Manage and update the collection’s color and material palettes
Use 2D/3D modeling and rendering tools and AI to support the creative process and develop various design options
Translate designs into complete tech packs, overseeing technical specifications and supporting product development through to the validation phase
Support Product Development in prototype development and supplier relations, overseeing the preparation of technical documentation required for the manufacturing and production phases
Participate in key collection presentations and review events, contributing to the preparation of internal and external presentations
Actively collaborate with the Product, Development, and Marketing teams, as well as with suppliers, ensuring technical feasibility, quality, and adherence to timelines
Travel for research, product development, and meetings with suppliers and external partners

Your skills to succeed:

Bachelor's degree in industrial design or a related field.
Previous experience of at least 3–5 years, preferably in technical/sports footwear design
Strong knowledge and understanding of footwear materials, constructions, and technologies
Ability to share ideas and projects, inspire others, and be inspired by others’ ideas and perspectives, while accepting and understanding feedback
Excellent command of the English language
Availability to travel domestically and internationally as required by the role

Joining the Group and its Rossignol brands also means:

Continuing your career growth thanks to managers who care about the well‑being and skills development of their teams, in particular through innovative projects
Committing to cultural diversity, gender equality, and supporting the employment of disabled workers within our company.
Being proud to work for a responsible company committed to sustainability.
Benefit from the welfare programs provided by the company for its employees
Gain access to dedicated and tailored training programs

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