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Altra: Senior Color Designer

Altra Running, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Altra Running Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a 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 driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com.

Position: Sr. Color Designer

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Sr. Color Designer at Altra looks a little like this.

Build seasonal Color, Graphic and Print designs and concepts, and explore new Graphic Design innovations and applications Translate Brand’s Creative Vision principles and Visual Brand Language onto physical product through captivating color and graphics executions Collect accurate and up-to-date trend information and translate them to tangible & realistic footwear designs Work cross-collaboratively with Product, Merchandising and Development teams to realize designs, achieve merchandising goals, meet price targets, and testing standards. Work cross-functionally with design and product development to understand material choices/ characteristics, design limitations and pricing goals to ensure accurate color application and execution on product. Create and deliver powerful presentations of seasonal design proposals that effectively communicate the concept behind the line for internal and external audiences Plan and execute the product color details and review all samples, troubleshoot for achievability issues and clearly communicate changes in order to ensure timely completion of each project Strong understanding of color technology and how to achieve desired color effects: materials, dyes, finishes and color achievability Produce accurate color drawings & detailed tech packs to factory standards Delivery of projects in line with Altra development calendar Travel to factories in Asia to finalize prototypes Enter and update design information in product data systems

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

6+ years of experience working in color design.

Passion for storytelling with the ability to translate narratives onto physical product Strong understanding of color theory and how it translates to performance footwear Love of sport, curiosity for athlete insight and connection to sport style trends Ability to collaborate with other designers/Design Directors to create palettes and color flow based on category color strategy Expert understanding of color technology application and how to achieve desired color effects: materials, dyes, finishes and color achievability Knowledge of footwear construction processes, finishes / materials and limitations. Knowledge of color mixing, color compatibility, and color placement Knowledge of emerging / declining graphic, material trends Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Keynote on a Mac Platform Ability to develop effective processes and procedures Ability to identify and predict trends Planning, organizing and preparation Strong presentation skills Communication Skills Effective interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-stakeholder, international matrix environment Ability to influence

What do we offer you?

At Altra, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com.

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.

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lease 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. Seniority level

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