At Timberland, we’re a force of nature.  We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture.  With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build 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 fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you.  

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or www.timberland.com.

Associate Designer (Timberland)

What will you do?

A day in the life of the Associate Designer for Timberland looks a little like this. 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Footwear Design for PRO, you will be an integral member of the footwear development team in creating innovative and unique product that meets the needs of the Timberland PRO consumer and embodies the Brand Purpose and Creative Vision.  You will be responsible for applying seasonal creative direction, new concept ideation, upper pattern design, materializations, technical packages, color rotations and meeting key calendar deadlines.  And, you will gain an in-depth immersion into the Timberland PRO footwear and apparel products, key technologies, and sales support programs. 

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

What you will do:

Design and create footwear concepts on existing collections through pattern, color and material application.  Create two and three-dimensional sketches illustrating new, unique product ideas and concepts, which meet the expectations, delineated in the product brief.

Research - Work within the parameters of the product briefs to support the category goals and objectives.  Continually expand knowledge of distribution channel and market trends to insure concept feasibility.  Research extends to application and use of traditional and new materials, compounds and constructions when applicable.

Technical Package Development - In conjunction with a product developer, prepares the approved design into a package of two and/or three-dimensional information which adequately describes and utilizes current and feasible manufacturing and assembly techniques.  This package would also take into consideration performance, fit and costing objectives.

Maintain and provide a clear form of documentation and communication with team members in order ease the transfer of the design solutions from concept through commercialization.

Present project concepts, trends and inspirational stories in internal reviews.

Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) to visualize and present accurate artwork and photo realistic concepts.  Provide and communicate detailed tech information for each project solution.  

Collaborate with Design, Product Management, and Footwear Development teams to execute project direction, product process, cost targets and deliverables.  

How you will do it:

Conceptualize and design footwear for Timberland PRO precisely translating the product brief or direction into designs that meet highly functional, costing, and aesthetic objectives.

Initiate and provide focused, feasible, functional, commercial, and innovative footwear concepts that are appropriate and applicable for the Timberland PRO brand.

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 foundational skills you’ll need to succeed and excel.  Additionally, while formal education such as a bachelor’s degree in design, art or a related field or associates of art degree from an accredited art school with experience in a design environment a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 1+ of footwear design experience, with work industry preferred. 

The foundational skills you will need in this position are:

Proficiency with Illustrator and Photoshop preferably in a Mac environment.

3D Modeling and rendering experience.

Other basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Products.

Experience with leather, textiles, graphic, color, footwear or apparel.

Creative problem-solving skills to assist product manager of Timberland PRO to meet product and calendar objectives quickly and efficiently.

Strong communication skills, and ability to communicate concepts with digital renderings.  Ability to contribute and generate ideas with Designers.

The ability to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management skills.  Strong ability to set priorities and manage deadlines.

Highly organized and self-motivated, with a critical eye for detail.

The ability to thrive in highly collaborative environments and build relationships with cross-functional teams.

International and Domestic Travel, 5-10 percent. Travel seasonally to Asia to bring your products to life while ensuring they meet the brief and market needs. Domestic travel may also be required when researching industry safety product needs and regional safety retail markets.

The ability to work in the Stratham HQ office a minimum of three days per week

What do we offer you?

At Timberland, 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 Timberland’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF.”  

To learn more about Timberland’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to Timberland.com. 

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

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.

Please 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.