$82,080 – $102,600
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
You'll lead the design of technical footwear across Altra's athletic, outdoor, and lifestyle lines, collaborating with product and marketing teams to translate strategy into innovative concepts and prototypes. This role suits experienced footwear designers with strong technical knowledge who thrive in cross-functional environments and want to push product innovation forward.
Our summary, not Altra Running’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- 3-5 years of athletic footwear design experience
- Proficiency with Performance Tech Pack and 2D blueprint creation
- Strong knowledge of foot anatomy and footwear biomechanics
- Excellent rendering and presentation skills
- High-level footwear materials knowledge
- Understanding of footwear manufacturing processes and technologies
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Microsoft Office proficiency (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
- Ability to manage complex problems in fast-paced environments
- Ability to travel to sourcing countries, factories, and brand events
Nice to have
- Experience or interest in running
- Knowledge of 3D software (Blender, SolidWorks, Rhino, Keyshot)
- AI design and agentic tools experience