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Footwear Design Intern
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Vans Footwear Design Intern - Classics
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 world’s largest retail 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 individual’s 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 Design Intern: Become the Newest Member of the Vans Family
The Footwear Design Intern will create and develop product concept drawings, patterns, and prints that optimize function and appearance in the Vans Footwear lines. This position will analyze feedback from sales and marketing to ensure designs meet the requirements of the consumer and the brand. This position will also cooperate with the development department to maintain a practical concern for technical processes and manufacturing requirements to support our Footwear Classics team. This internship is specifically for Graphic Design, Textile and Illustration majors.
How You Will Make A Difference:
• Create and develop footwear concept drawings, renderings and prototypes based on product design briefs.
• Communicate designs through hand sketches/renderings, computer drawings/renderings, computer technical drawings.
• Analyze feedback from design, merchandising, sales and marketing to ensure designs meet the requirements of the consumer and the brand.
• Work with the development department to maintain a practical concern for technical processes and manufacturing requirements.
Skills For Success:
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Excellent sketching and design skills as well as problem solving skills
• A strong aesthetic and fashion sense
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Responsible for working within a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects during the product creation cycle
• Strong organizational skills
Education/Experience:
• Years of Related Professional Experience: 0-1 yr.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited education institution within an Industrial Design or Product Design discipline. A strong participation level and/or interest in various action sports (Skateboarding, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, or Wakeboarding) is thus considered a plus.