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Salomon

Creates premium mountain footwear and gear

Design Manager - Footwear Sportstyle

Industrial DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5 qualification in design is appreciated.
  • Ten years of professional experience in footwear product design and development is desired.
  • Knowledge of contemporary design and target markets, including consumer needs, attitudes and behaviors.
  • Experience directly managing creative teams.
  • Ability to support designers with varied experience levels.
  • Ability to manage teams across Paris and Annecy.
  • Digital transformation experience and an innovative mindset.
  • Fluent English is essential.
  • Strong aesthetic sense for urban style, sport lifestyle and sneaker culture.
  • Ability to navigate fashion, sport, collaborations and street trends.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Proficiency with design software.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the Design strategy for the Sportstyle scope.
  • Establish the creative vision, artistic direction and overall coherence of Footwear collections.
  • Build and champion a clear, inspiring and distinctive Design vision.
  • Ensure creative consistency and brand expression across Footwear projects.
  • Translate business needs and market insights into structured design directions.
  • Collaborate closely with the Offer Manager to develop briefs for concepts, innovations and products.
  • Define required resources, including timelines, budgets and designer allocation.
  • Organize and facilitate Design validation sessions.
  • Challenge and guide teams on 2D/3D creations and color proposals.
  • Translate design guidelines into shapes, colors, materials, graphics and branding.
  • Inspire teams with trends, uses and cultural influences.
  • Maintain artistic vision for the short and long term.
  • Oversee the evolution of Footwear lines and their stylistic coherence.
  • Collaborate with 3D and CMF teams.
  • Encourage the integration of modern tools, including artificial intelligence, digital design and innovative workflows.
  • Set direction and priorities and support individual objectives.
  • Create conditions for success and encourage initiative and experimentation.
  • Provide regular feedback, develop skills and recognize talent.
  • Work in partnership with all Softgoods teams.
  • Manage and develop a design team based across Annecy and Paris.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bac+5 qualification in design is appreciated.
  • Ten years of professional experience in footwear product design and development is desired.

About the Company

Salomon

Creates premium mountain footwear and gear

Salomon makes footwear, apparel, and winter sports equipment for mountain sports as a premium lifestyle brand rooted in the French Alps. Its products combine high-quality materials and performance design to help people move in snow, on trails, and in outdoor adventures. What sets Salomon apart is its close collaboration between designers, engineers, and athletes at its Annecy Design Center, using real athlete feedback to shape the future of sports and culture rather than just following trends. The company’s goal is to shape the future of mountain sports and outdoor culture by delivering reliable, high-performance gear and creating a lifestyle around the mountains.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Épagny Metz-Tessy, France
Founded
1947

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