Timberland: Associate Designer - Women's Footwear

VF Corporation, known for its commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability, is seeking an Associate Designer for Women's Footwear at Timberland. The role involves creating innovative footwear designs, collaborating with teams, and ensuring that products meet the brand's creative vision and market needs. Responsibilities Design and create footwear concepts on existing collections through pattern, color and material application. Create two and three-dimensional sketches illustrating new, unique product ideas and concepts, which meet the expectations, delineated in the product brief Research - Work within the parameters of the product briefs to support the category goals and objectives. Continually expand knowledge of distribution channel and market trends to insure concept feasibility. Research extends to application and use of traditional and new materials, compounds and constructions when applicable Technical Package Development - In conjunction with a product developer, prepares the approved design into a package of two and/or three-dimensional information which adequately describes and utilizes current and feasible manufacturing and assembly techniques. This package would also take into consideration performance, fit and costing objectives Maintain and provide a clear form of documentation and communication with team members in order ease the transfer of the design solutions from concept through commercialization Present project concepts, trends and inspirational stories in internal reviews Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) to visualize and present accurate artwork and photo realistic concepts. Provide and communicate detailed tech information for each project solution Collaborate with Design, Product Management, and Footwear Development teams to execute project direction, product process, cost targets and deliverables Conceptualize and design footwear for Timberland precisely translating the product brief or direction into designs that meet highly functional, costing, and aesthetic objectives Initiate and provide focused, feasible, functional, commercial, and innovative footwear concepts that are appropriate and applicable for the Timberland brand Skills 1+ years of footwear design experience, with work industry preferred Proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop preferably in a Mac environment Other basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Products Experience with leather, textiles, graphic, color, footwear or apparel Creative problem-solving skills to assist product manager to meet product and calendar objectives quickly and efficiently Strong communication skills, and ability to communicate concepts with digital renderings Ability to contribute and generate ideas with Designers The ability to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management skills Strong ability to set priorities and manage deadlines Highly organized and self-motivated, with a critical eye for detail The ability to thrive in highly collaborative environments and build relationships with cross-functional teams International and Domestic Travel, 5-10 percent The ability to work in the Stratham HQ office a minimum of three days per week 3D Modeling and rendering experience a plus Benefits Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Company Overview VF is redefining what it means to be the world’s best apparel, footwear and equipment company, powering iconic active lifestyle brands including The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®. It was founded in 1899, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship VF Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2026, 21 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 23 in 2023, 40 in 2022, 20 in 2021, 26 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.