Vans: Designer, 3D Visualization

Position: Designer Visualization 3D (Footwear Apparel Accessories)

Hiring Manager: Virtualization Design Manager

Vans: Be a Part of the Original

It was never about waving the brand like a flag it was always about the people Paul Van Doren

Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966 Vans has thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through Vans four pillars: action sports music art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to help shape and transform the future of our business.

At Vans our culture sets us apart and it influences everything we do. Everything we do supports creativity and we are driven by our five values. We are determined. We are connected to our consumers and to each other. We are inclusive. We are expressive and Fun. And most of all we are a family.

Vans is a subsidiary of VF the worlds largest apparel and footwear company comprised of over 30 brands. We are the leading drivers of retail as our global footwear apparel and accessory brand is available in 170 countries worldwide. As we continue to expand we take great measures in developing and growing our people.

Vans is founded on a culture of learning. We take great pride in our ability to facilitate learning opportunities by providing the resources and tools necessary to support each individuals pursuit of growth to achieve future goals. In order to prioritize career growth within our company Vans offers courses on topics such as leadership communication collaboration and technical skills to ensure our employees are self-motivated and developing to the pace of our rapidly growing business.

By joining the Vans family you will be immersed into an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work very hard across a multitude of large initiatives to bring the Van Doren spirit to life. We live for what we do.

Footwear Designer Visualization 3D: Become the Newest Member of the Vans Family

This role will be responsible for generating forward thinking footwear and apparel concepts high quality 3D models and will help lead adoption of new and cutting-edge visualization tools and design methods. This role will work closely with internal innovation teams as well as external vendors and co-creators to visualize future concepts and to create impactful representations of seasonal designs.

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Leverage GenAI Adobe and CAD to generate innovative and advanced footwear concepts based on new technology developments
• Collaborate with 3D modelers to generate high quality visuals/presentations from 3D assets for various departments
• Assist product teams in various categories with incorporating 3D tools in their design process
• Research new technologies materials and applications to share with the product teams

Skills for Success:

Years of Related Professional Experience: 4 3D Design Experience

Educational/ Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or equivalent education from a in the Industrial Design discipline Computer Science and/or Mechanical Engineering or related experience at a technical school focused on digital arts
• Required texturing/rendering software experience: (i.e. Rhino Unreal etc)
• Preferred software experience: GenAI (MidJourney ChatGPT Veo2/3 Vizcom and other AI tools) CAD/Render (Rhino Maya Blender Unreal etc.)
• High level of Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere or similar programs
• While this will focus on footwear digital apparel experience is a plus (Browzwear)
• Proficient with business computer software (i.e. Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint; Apple Keynote)
• Experience with and footwear design cycles and go-to-market timing

• Experience in developing advanced concepts
• Experience working in Spacial Computing with Mixed/Augmented Reality and/or Virtual Reality a plus
• Experience with whiteboarding tools such as Figjam Miro etc.
• Experience prototyping new design tools and technologies
• Experience with 3D printing files and outputs a plus

Skills

• Must be capable of working within a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other design development and merchandise staff employees and the public
• Ability to work independently with limited direction
• Ability to manage multiple projects during the product creation cycle
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to read analyze and interpret product design briefs
• Professional presentation skills

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:

• May have to work with hazardous materials (Designer should take precautions when using these materials to eliminate any health risks)
• Bend lift open and move product and related office items varying in weight from 1 to 60lbs depending on need
• Periodic travel required (approx. 10-20%) including air travel

Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan sales incentive orcommissionpotential. 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 years medical plan rates on 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 individuals 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 . 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.