Footwear Designer
Pubblicato il 09-08-2026 - Azienda importante in 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.
The 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.
- Agevolazioni from the welfare programs provided by the company for its employees
- Gain access to dedicated and tailored training programs