Design Manager, Footwear Sportstyle - W/M

Design Manager, Footwear Sportstyle - W/MFull-timeCompany DescriptionAmer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.Job DescriptionBeyond yourfootwear design expertise,do you have significant experienceleading and managing creative teams?Do you naturally navigate betweenfashion, sport, and outdoorcultures?Do you have a sharp eye forurban aesthetics,sport-lifestyle, andsneaker culture, while also understanding thetechnical codesof performance footwear?👉 Join our Softgoods team in our new Paris offices and help shape the future of our Footwear collections.Your role :AsFootwear Design Manager, you define, embody, and lead the Design strategy for the Sportstyle perimeter.You are the guardian of the creative vision, the artistic direction, and the overall consistency of our Footwear collections.You manage and develop a design team split between Annecy and Paris, within a highly international and fast-evolving creative environment.Your ResponsibilitiesDefine & Lead the Design StrategyBuild and drive a clear, inspiring, and differentiating Design vision.Ensure creative coherence and brand expression across all Footwear projects.Translate business needs and market insights into structured design directionsDrive the Creative ProcessIn close collaboration with the Offer Manager:Contribute to the creation of briefs (concepts, innovations, products).Define required resources: planning, budget, and designer allocation.Organize and lead Design validation sessions.Guide and challenge teams on 2D/3D concepts and color proposals.Define & Embody the Artistic DirectionTranslate brand vision into creative guidelines: shapes, colors, materials, graphics, branding.Inspire teams through trends, cultural insights, and usage-driven influences.Ensure both short-term and long-term artistic vision.Deploy & Evolve the Design StrategyOversee the evolution of Footwear lines and ensure stylistic consistency.Collaborate with 3D and CMF teams.Promote the adoption of modern tools: AI, digital design, innovative workflows.Lead & Develop the Design TeamSet direction, define priorities, and support individual objectives.Create the conditions for success, encourage initiative and experimentation.Provide regular feedback, develop skills, and elevate talent within the team.Work in synergy with all Softgoods teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.QualificationsEducation: Master’s degree in Design (Bac +5) preferred.Professional Experience10 years of professional experiencein footwear product design and development.Strong understanding of contemporary design, market dynamics, consumer needs, attitudes, and behaviors.Core CompetenciesManagerial SkillsProven experience indirect managementof creative teams.Ability to support and mentor designers with diverse levels of seniority.Comfortable managing teams across multiple sites (Paris/Annecy).Sportstyle KnowledgeSharp sense ofurban aesthetics,sport-lifestyle, andsneaker culture.Ability to navigate effortlessly betweenfashion,sport,collaborations, andstreet trends.Digital Transformation & Innovative MindsetStrong appetite for modern design tools, digital workflows, and innovative design methodologies.Languages : Fluent Englishis mandatory.ToolsProficiency with theMicrosoft Office Suite.Strong command ofDesign software(2D/3D).Additional InformationContract:Permanent position (Full-time)Location:Role based inParis, within our new Creative HubTravel Requirements:Ability to travel to ourmanufacturing sites in Asia, to keymarkets(Asia, US, Europe), and to attendFashion Weeks.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice