$96,768 – $120,960
Listed on Altra Running’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Senior Footwear Designer role at Altra responsible for creating innovative performance running shoes from concept through commercialization, working across design, engineering, and product teams to define the next generation of footwear. This position suits experienced designers with 5–7 years of technical footwear background who thrive solving complex problems at the intersection of biomechanics, materials, and aesthetic design.
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What they ask for
Required
- 5–7 years designing and developing performance footwear
- Self-driven problem-solving mindset with accountability
- Deep knowledge of performance footwear materials and manufacturing
- Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills
- 2D tech pack creation in Adobe Creative Suite
- Expert knowledge of footwear design and development process
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities in fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Flexibility to work extended hours when needed
- Knowledge of both technical and non-technical footwear constructions
Nice to have
- Experience in performance running footwear or familiarity with run culture and biomechanics
- Experience working directly with overseas factories and development teams
- Physical prototyping and hands-on model making skills
- Hands-on cobbling and prototyping skills
- Formal education in a related field