Footwear Prototyping Associate – Hands-on Maker

VFCorporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Corporation is seeking an Associate Innovation Prototype Designer - Footwear in Denver, CO. This early-career role focuses on turning ideas into physical products within a fast-paced prototyping environment, emphasizing hands-on craftsmanship and continual growth.

You’ll learn footwear manufacturing techniques, work with designers, and support sample creation and testing while maintaining an organized workshop and a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience and professional achievements.
• Foundation skills include eagerness to learn, humility, curiosity, and hands-on craftsmanship.
• Strong motivation to grow in a fast-paced footwear prototyping environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and refine footwear prototypes with designers and makers.
• Operate and develop proficiency with sewing machines and prototyping tools.
• Learn footwear manufacturing techniques, materials, and construction methods.
• Support sample creation, testing, iteration, and problem-solving during prototyping.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient workshop environment.
• Track work and materials with high organization and attention to detail.
• Embrace feedback and continuously improve technical skills and craftsmanship.

Skills

Learning mindset

Humility and coachability

Curiosity and hands-on making

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative with ownership

Ability to take feedback

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Footwear construction equipment

Prototyping tools

Job description

VF Corporation is seeking an Associate Innovation Prototype Designer - Footwear in Denver, CO. This early-career role focuses on turning ideas into physical products within a fast-paced prototyping environment, emphasizing hands-on craftsmanship and continual growth.

You’ll learn footwear manufacturing techniques, work with designers, and support sample creation and testing while maintaining an organized workshop and a growth mindset.