Salomon

Annecy

CDI - Junior Product Designer, Footwear Performance - W/M at Salomon

ON-SITE JUNIOR
Posted about 23 hours ago
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Company snapshot

Salomon

Salomon: Leading provider of sporting goods for outdoor enthusiasts, offering running shoes, ski gear, and more. Born in the French Alps in 1947, Salomon is a pioneer in outdoor sports innovation.

E-commerce Sporting Goods Consumer Discretionary Retail
HQ
Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Team size
1K-5K
Founded
1947

Quick Summary

Role Overview

The Junior Product Designer Footwear Performance focuses on creating innovative footwear designs that meet consumer needs and strategic objectives in Annecy, France. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop products from initial concept through to the sampling phase.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create product designs based on consumer needs and strategic design briefs
  • Incorporate technical and economic production constraints into all design solutions
  • Co-develop products through to the sampling phase with marketing and development
  • Analyze market trends and consumer behaviors to propose creative design solutions
  • Maintain design documentation and toolboxes throughout the project lifecycle
  • Present and communicate design concepts and prototypes to management and teams

Requirements Snapshot

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Design or Product Design
  • Two years of experience or strong interest in performance products
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D creation software
  • Solid understanding of materials and current design trends

Expected Impact

The designer ensures that performance footwear products meet consumer needs while respecting technical and economic constraints. Their work directly influences the aesthetic and functional success of the product line from initial concept to final sample.

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Job Description

Job Description

We are recruiting our new Junior Product Designer Footwear Performance!

Here are the main missions of the role:

Design Creation & Product Development

  • Create product design based on consumer needs and the design brief, in line with the design strategy.
  • Take into account technical and economic production aspects (quality, costs, timelines).
  • Co-develop designs through to samples in collaboration with development and marketing teams.

Trend & Market Research

  • Research, study and analyze market and cultural trends as well as consumer needs.
  • Explore creative solutions and propose design solutions for product lines based on the project brief.
  • Ensure ongoing awareness of the design universe through continuous benchmarking.

Design Tools & Documentation

  • Create, explore and maintain the activity's design toolbox.
  • Produce and update design files, folders and boards.
  • Execute design guides and ensure they are applied and respected throughout the project.

Communication & Presentation

  • Convince, create attractive designs, and explain and communicate creations (drawings, mock-ups, prototypes) to the project team and management

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Nous recrutons notre futur(e) Junior Product Designer Footwear Performance !

Vos principales missions :

Création design & développement produit

  • Concevoir des produits en réponse aux besoins des consommateurs et au brief design, tout en respectant la stratégie de conception définie.
  • Intégrer les contraintes techniques et économiques de production (qualité, coûts, délais).
  • Co-développer les produits jusqu’à la phase d’échantillonnage en collaboration avec les équipes Développement Produit et Marketing.

Veille tendances & analyse marché

  • Rechercher, étudier et analyser les tendances du marché, les évolutions culturelles ainsi que les besoins des consommateurs.
  • Explorer des pistes créatives et proposer des solutions design adaptées aux lignes de produits en fonction du brief projet.
  • Assurer une veille continue de l’univers du design grâce à un benchmark régulier.

Outils design & documentation

  • Créer, développer et maintenir les outils et ressources de design de l’activité.
  • Produire et mettre à jour les fichiers, dossiers et supports de conception.
  • Élaborer les guides de design et veiller à leur bonne application tout au long du projet.

Communication & présentation

  • Défendre et promouvoir ses concepts créatifs en concevant des designs attractifs.
  • Présenter, expliquer et communiquer efficacement les créations (croquis, maquettes, prototypes) auprès de l’équipe projet et du management.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design/Product Design (Bac+3 to Bac+5) or equivalent, and 2 years of experience in a similar position. Freshly graduated candidates will also be considered if they display a keen interest for Performance product design.

  • Fluent English
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficiency in industry-specific software (e.g. Adobe Design, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Strong graphic design skills, knowledge of current design trends, and understanding of target markets (consumer needs, attitudes and behaviors)
  • Knowledge of the 3D creation process required
  • Knowledge of materials
  • Strong creativity required
  • Keen interest in Performance product design

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Nous recherchons un(e) candidat(e) titulaire d’un Bachelor ou Master en Design / Design Produit (Bac+3 à Bac+5) ou équivalent, avec 2 ans d’expérience dans une fonction similaire. Les jeunes diplômé(e)s seront également étudié(e)s s’ils/elles démontrent un fort intérêt pour le design de produits Performance.

  • Anglais courant
  • Maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office
  • Maîtrise des logiciels spécialisés de design (ex. Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Excellentes compétences en design graphique, bonne connaissance des tendances actuelles du design et compréhension des marchés cibles (besoins, comportements et attentes des consommateurs)
  • Maîtrise des processus de création 3D requise
  • Connaissance des matériaux
  • Grande créativité requise
  • Vif intérêt pour le design de produits Performance

Additional Information

Permanent full-time position, based in Annecy, France.

CDI basé à Annecy, France.

 

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