Footwear Senior Designer (F/M/D)

Revolutionize Footwear Design at X-BIONIC!

X-BIONIC, pioneer in high-performance sportswear since 1998, seeks a dynamic Footwear Senior Designer to lead our innovative footwear collection. Join our team if you're passionate about cutting-edge design, thrive on challenges, and want to make a real impact in the world of performance footwear!

Ready to take ownership of our footwear future and to energize the future of sportswear?

Tasks
As our Footwear Senior Designer, you'll have the freedom to:

Spearhead all design aspects of our footwear collection, from trend research to final product.

Unleash your creativity with sketches, design renderings, and 3D tooling designs that push performance boundaries.

Collaborate closely with athletes, ensuring designs meet real-world performance needs.

Drive 3D development coordination and align footwear collections with apparel and socks.

Innovate constantly using our state-of-the-art laboratory to explore groundbreaking solutions.

Partner with the Footwear Development Manager and Pattern Engineer to bring designs to life.

Lead the charge in creating a cohesive collection overview and dynamic colorways.

Travel to the Far East and Switzerland for collaboration and production oversight.

Requirements
To thrive in this role, bring along:

A bachelor's degree in design or industrial design.

4-5 years of experience leading footwear design in running or outdoor/trail running.

Mastery of modern hand design skills and 3D design expertise.

Deep knowledge of trail running needs and a passion for constant innovation.

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Office suite.

Experience with Vizcom and Rhinoceros (optional) or other 3D design tools.

Problem-solving superpowers and a zest for tackling new challenges.

Fluency in Italian and English; additional languages are a welcome bonus.

A passion for mountain and trail running (a strong plus).

Benefits
Join our team and experience:

A playground for your wildest footwear design ideas.

Challenges that push you to new performance heights.

Flexible work setup to balance your drive and personal life.

Competitive compensation that rewards your efforts.

Exclusive access to our performance-enhancing gear.

Opportunity to work in a small, focused team environment.

International exposure through travel and cross-functional collaboration.

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