Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday’s “Off The Wall” moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.  So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live “Off the Wall,” Vans just may be the place for you.  To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com. What will you do? A day in the life of a Senior Women's Footwear Designer at Vans looks a little like this. Vans is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Women's Footwear Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in footwear design, with a passion for creating industry-leading lifestyle designs. This role involves executing brand-driving footwear design projects, managing tech packs and factory communication, and leading and mentoring designers and associate designers. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Footwear Design Projects: Execute brand-driving footwear design projects from start to finish in coordination with the seasonal creative direction. Harvest insights and inspiration to create industry-leading lifestyle designs. Ensure designs align with Vans' brand identity and market trends. Tech Pack Delivery and Factory Communication: Deliver detailed tech packs and manage communication with factories through the development process. Oversee the GTM (Go-To-Market) process to ensure timely and accurate production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness. Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor designers and associate designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Provide guidance and support to team members to enhance their skills and performance. Promote sustainable work practices and process improvements. What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements. The foundation skills you will need in this position are: Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to conduct trend analysis and market research to inform design decisions. Ability to translate insights and inspiration into compelling footwear concepts. Knowledge of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes. Excellent organizational and planning abilities. Proficiency in design software and tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Merchandising, Product Development) to ensure alignment and effective communication. Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$96,768.00 USD - $120,960.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.