Vans Footwear Color amp; Trend Designer - C USCA > USA > California > Costa Mesa HQ - Shared/en-US/vfc_careers/job/USCA--USA--California--Costa-Mesa-HQ---Shared/Vans-Footwear-Color---Trend-Designer---C_R-20181231-0068/apply Job Description 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 C Color amp; Trend: Become the Newest Member of the Vans Family As the Footwear Designer C for Color amp; Trend, you will oversee the themes, color, material and graphic direction for the given category. You will demonstrate your visionary ability to keep the brand moving forward by working with both Business Merchandisers and Product Designers, and provide global inspiration, direction and designs each season. Your communication skills, passion, experience, and design knowledge will support and leverage the company's continual quest to innovate and elevate Vans Footwear. How You Will Make a Difference: * You will travel the market to conduct market research, allowing you to build inspiration boards that set overall category design direction. * In this position, you will play a critical role in promoting cross functional work and maintaining strong working relationships with footwear Developers, Merchandisers and Product Designers. * You will be responsible for ensuring product success and category business strategy; which includes interpreting international/domestic concepts and trends as it relates to the market demands and company image. * You will be responsible for knowledge of material cost, components and ability to design into margin targets. * This role will contribute to and manage forward thinking collaborations. * You will have the responsibility for presenting your design assets for design reviews. * Responsibilities also include adhering to all calendar dates. * Skills for Success: Years of Related Professional Experience: 0-2 Years Educational/ Position Requirements: * A degree in design or related field and a minimum of 0-2 years experience in the Footwear color, graphic, material design and creative direction field or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. * Experience working in the Skate, Surf and Snow industry Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements: * Travel by air and overnight, 2 international trips lasting 7-14 days, plus 2-3 domestic trips lasting 2-4 days * Lifting and/or bending 10 pounds amount of weight. Posted TodayFull timeR-20181231-0068 Organized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, with global iconic brands, 64,000 associates and $12.4 billion in revenue. Our businesses and brands are organized into four categories called coalitions, comprising: Outdoor amp; Action Sports, Jeanswear, Imagewear, and Sportswear. While VF is highly diversified across brands, products, distribution channels and geographies, our One VF culture and approach to doing business provide a unique and powerful competitive advantage. VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.