Product Designer M/W
- Full-time
- Department: Design
Company Description
Amer Sports is the world leader in sports equipment with the brands Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.
Salomon SAS, “The Mountain Sport Company”, was founded in 1947 in the heart of the Alps and is the birthplace of modern mountaineering. Driven by a passion for sport and innovative design, Salomon has created a wide range of new, revolutionary concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for alpine and Nordic skiing, and has been able to deliver innovative solutions in footwear and equipment for snowboarding, racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running and many other sports.
Through this performance-driven approach, Salomon innovates and excels in mountain sports by turning new ideas into products and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Salomon’s commitment, culture and heritage are all connected by a simple concept: every employee can help make Salomon the reference mountain brand. Salomon is committed to responsible outdoor practices through its sustainable development program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, which is why we are committed to creating an environment that is accessible to everyone.
Salomon’s headquarters are based in Annecy (74), France.
Job Description
Reporting to the Design Manager, you are responsible for the design of new Snowboard/Alpine products, from the early stages of creative thinking through to market launch.
You work in close collaboration with marketing, technical, and industrial teams, in an international environment, within the No. 1 winter sports equipment brand.
Your main responsibilities:
· Design new Snowboard/Alpine products and ensure their aesthetic renewal by contributing across the entire creation process:
· Research, analyze and translate market trends, user needs and technical constraints
· Develop design concepts through to prototypes and samples
· Ensure consistency with the brand’s design strategy
· Defend and justify your design choices to internal teams
· Collaborate with industrial partners, including at an international level
· Ensure product follow-up from concept to market launch
Qualifications
Desired profile:
· Graduate with a Master’s degree (Bac+5) in product design
· Proven experience in an agency or within a company
· Excellent command of the design creation process
· Proficiency in the Adobe suite and 3D creation tools (modeling / visualization)
· Fluent English (international interactions)
· High level of autonomy, creativity, and curiosity for visual culture
· Ability to convince, communicate, and collaborate cross-functionally
· Snowboard / Ski or winter sports experience: a major asset
Additional Information
Contract: Full-time permanent position (CDI)
Location: Annecy, France