Senior Manager, Innovation (Making & Making Facility - Footwear Concepts) job opportunity at VF Corporation.

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VF Corporation Senior Manager, Innovation (Making & Making Facility - Footwear Concepts)
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At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity.  So, before we get to the job details,  take  a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture - visit  VF Careers  or  www.vfc.com .     What will you do?     A day in the life of a n   Innovation Sr. Manager, Making & Making Facility – Footwear Concepts   at VF looks a little like this.    This role sits within our Innovation organization and supports concept creation work across global footwear initiatives.   You’ll   partner closely with Design, Engineering, Materials, and Advanced Innovation teams. At its core, this position leads the Making Facility—balancing operational management with hands   on,   high craft   prototype creation that brings early concepts to life. This role reports to the VP of Innovation .   Let’s  break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.    Lead daily operations of the Making Facility, ensuring the space is safe, organized, and set up for consistently   high-quality   work.   Manage how prototype requests are received, prioritized, and scheduled so the team can support concepts generated across design and engineering.   Personally build the most complex and experimental prototypes—setting the standard for craft, accuracy, and execution.   Translate briefs, sketches, CAD models, and materials direction into clear build plans, including method selection and tooling needs.   Troubleshoot   challenging   builds   and develop new techniques, fixtures, or processes to solve unique fabrication problems.   Lead, coach, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of makers, technicians, and specialists through hands   on guidance and   skill building .   Manage all tools, equipment, and machinery within the Making Facility—including maintenance, upgrades, and new capability investments.   Create and   maintain   SOPs, safety practices, and documentation that support high   quality, repeatable builds.   Collaborate closely with   cross functional   partners to support concept creation needs and   share making   knowledge across teams and geographies.   Provide feasibility feedback on early ideas, acting as the bridge between conceptual direction and physical execution.     What do you need to succeed?    We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills  you’ll  need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your  7 -10+  years of experience and professional achievements.    The foundation skills you will need in this position are:    Extensive experience in footwear prototyping, model making, fabrication,   or hands   on   craft environments.   Deep mastery across multiple making methods, including cut   and and sew , patternmaking, molding/casting, foam construction, and digital fabrication.   Experience managing a makerspace, fabrication lab, or advanced prototyping environment.   Proven capability to personally build complex prototypes with exceptional craft and attention to detail.   Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide a technical team.   Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills to manage workflows and prioritize work effectively.   Ability to develop, document, and   maintain   fabrication methods, processes, and safety practices.   Strong   problem- solving solving   skills and the creativity to develop new fabrication techniques when needed.   There are also a few skills that are not  required  but preferred.    Experience leading a   high volume   or   highly complex   prototyping environment.   Proficiency   in digital modeling tools such as Rhino, Fusion 360, or Blender.   Experience documenting fabrication techniques or developing new methods.   Familiarity with advanced materials, automation, or emerging fabrication technologies.   Now WE have a question for YOU.     Are you in?                  Hiring Range : $133,920.00 USD - $167,400.00 USD annually Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. 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 year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com   and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. P lease 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 individual’s 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 require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals 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.

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