Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

Engineered in Germany, Proven in the Wild

Jack Wolfskin is an internationally renowned outdoor brand and part of the ANTA Sports Group, one of the world’s leading sporting goods companies. As one of the top providers of high-quality outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment in Europe and China, Jack Wolfskin stands for innovation, functionality, and sustainability. With a strong network of owned stores and franchise partners, the company is also one of the largest franchisors in Germany's sporting goods retail sector.

We’re looking for people with a spirit of adventure - free thinkers who blaze their own trail and explore the wild with passion together with a strong team that lives and breathes the outdoors. Sound like you? Then welcome to the Wild Ones.

We free the wild inside everyone and out there!
We are looking for you to join our team in the Equipment & Footwear Design Department at our headquarters in Idstein as a Footwear Designer (f/m/d) as soon as possible. Our company headquarters will relocate to Eschborn in summer 2026, and your primary workplace will move to Eschborn from that time onward.
Your role in the Wolfpack:
  • Design innovative, consumer-focused footwear products aligned with the brand vision, category strategy and commercial objectives
  • Translate performance requirements, market insights and outdoor lifestyle trends into compelling and technically sound footwear concepts
  • Conduct ongoing research on outdoor, sport, lifestyle and fashion trends, as well as competitor activities, materials and innovations
  • Visualize design ideas through mood boards, sketches and digital or physical mock-ups
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management and Development to ensure all products meet the defined briefs and expectations
  • Partner with developers and suppliers to maintain design intent from concept through to commercialization
  • Work together with Apparel and Equipment teams to ensure a cohesive head-to-toe outdoor brand expression, including colour direction
  • Present seasonal concepts and product solutions to internal stakeholders
  • Create detailed, production-ready tech packs for Development teams
  • Review prototypes and samples, providing clear feedback to meet design, performance, quality, fit and cost targets
  • Maintain and update seasonal product data within the product data management system (Centric)
  • Ensure all projects are delivered in line with seasonal timelines and key milestones
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of footwear design processes, tools and ways of working
What you bring:
  • Degree in industrial design, footwear design or product design
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a footwear designer within the outdoor or sports industry
  • Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials and manufacturing processes
  • Good knowledge of the outdoor and sporting goods market, including consumer expectations and product trends
  • Awareness of global markets, cultural differences and regional consumer needs
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work in cross-functional and international teams
  • Structured and independent way of working
  • Creative, curious and solution-oriented mindset
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop); Vizcom is a plus
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Fluent in English; Chinese is a plus
  • Passion for outdoor culture, sports and an active lifestyle
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
What you can expect from us:
  • An exciting product world and international environment in a responsible, sustainability-driven company
  • German and English as our working languages
  • 30 days of paid vacation per year
  • Flexible and hybrid working models
  • Mobile working from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year
  • Attractive employee discounts and company benefits
  • “Employee Referral” bonus program
  • Exclusive perks via Corporate Benefits
  • Bike leasing – monthly subsidies for up to two leasing contracts
  • EGYM company fitness – access to over 7,000 gyms
  • Team events and outdoor sports activities
  • A first-name culture and casual dress code
  • Free water, coffee, and a variety of teas
Ready for your next adventure?
Then become part of our team! We look forward to receiving your application – exclusively via our online career portal – including your CV, earliest possible start date, and salary expectations.

Dettagli dell’offerta di lavoro

Posizione
Footwear Designer (f/m/d)
Settore di attività
Footwear
Sede
Idstein (Headquarter)
Livello di ingresso
Professionals
Data di ingresso
ab sofort
Tipo di contratto
Unlimited

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