Footwear Senior Designer Sportstyle W/M

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Are you a Senior Footwear Designer?
Do you move naturally between fashion, sport, and outdoor worlds?
Do you have a sharp eye for urban aesthetics, sporty lifestyle, and sneaker culture—while also understanding the technical demands of performance footwear?

Join our Softgoods team in our brand‑new Paris offices and help shape the next generation of Sportstyle Footwear collections.

Your Role

• Design products that meet consumer expectations and align with our design strategy.
• Integrate technical and economic constraints throughout the creation process (quality, cost, timelines).

Your Mission

• Research, study, and analyze consumer needs, as well as market and cultural trends.
• Explore creative directions and propose design concepts based on project briefs.
• Build, maintain, and evolve the product toolbox for the category.
• Produce and update design files, design packs, and visual presentations.
• Apply and ensure the consistency of design guidelines across all project phases.
• Co‑develop designs with Development and Marketing teams up to the sample stage.
• Present and communicate design concepts (sketches, mock-ups, prototypes) to project teams and management.
• Define the project roadmap—methodologies, tools, timelines, and creative approach.

• Education : Master degree in design/product design or equivelent preferred
• Experiences :
  • 5 years experiences minimun in the Footwear industry
  • Knowledge of product design, current design trends, target markets (needs, attitudes, consumer behavior).
  • Knowledge of 3D creative processes.
  • Knowledge of materials.
  • Creativity required.

• Sportstyle Knowledge:

  • A sharp sense of urban aesthetics, sporty lifestyle, and sneaker culture.

  • Ability to move seamlessly between fashion, sport, collaborations, and street trends.

• Languages : English; fluent and French; a plus
• Tools :
  • Proficient with Office Pack.
  • Proficient with Adobe design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator).

• A portfolio is required for us to assess your profile

• Contract: Permanent position (Full-time)

• Location: Role based in Paris, within our new Creative Hub

• Travel Requirements: Ability to travel to our manufacturing sites in Asia, to key markets (Asia, US, Europe), and to attend Fashion Weeks.