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Altra Running

Innovation Director

Denver, COPosted Oct 3, 2025

Location: Denver, CO

Discipline: UX / Product Design

Experience: 10+ years

Compensation: $164,160

At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visitAltra Careersorwww.altrarunning.com.

Position: Innovation Director

What you will do

Altra is looking for someone to help create the future. Our Innovation director will help us push boundaries and explore uncharted territory as we reimagine what performance could look like for our runners on the road and on the trail. This leader will drive the team to new product concepts and unleash human potential.

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  • Lead the creation of white space for the brand through partnership with athletes and consumers.

  • Drive strategy to bring balance between consumer needs and athlete insights.

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  • Maintain lock step alignment with the Development director so we can leverage innovative concepts and look to incorporate those into inline projects in a more digestible way.

  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team. Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the team.

  • Guide/lead research initiatives to explore new materials, technologies, and design manufacturing methodologies. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies and how that influences the product roadmap.

  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for innovation projects. Evaluate the success of projects and make necessary adjustments to continue to take the team to new heights.

  • Lead a 3-5 year Innovation Roadmap that leads to measurable benefits and industry claims aligned with Altra’s goal to disrupt the running industry.

  • Create an Innovation toolbox that can be leveraged to tell cohesive stories across both road and trail.

  • Quarterly updates to the Head of Product and and Brand President on your team’s progress.

  • Lead process with Asia innovation teams to ensure it is streamlined, efficient and helping us meet our goals.

  • Be creatively agile and confident in solving problems, thinking innovatively and driving that perspective to your team.

  • Think big picture but be able to synthesize and distill complex problems for the team and the cross functional team both in the US and Asia to deliver the work.

  • Ensure Advanced Concepts line plans and product briefings are globally relevant.

  • Expert at communicating within the team, and throughout the organization on how innovation will propel Altra into the future.

  • 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 your10+ years of experience in performance footwear and a deep understanding of footwear manufacturing.

    The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

    • Background in either Innovation, Development or Engineering preferred.

    • Leadership Experience – 5+ Years leading a team and successfully navigating cross-functional relationships and building a positive team culture.

    • Ability to demonstrate innovation projects that have come to life through your work and leadership.

    • Passion for pushing product in ways that aren’t known today.

    • Proven ability to gather consumer insights and translate those to captivating concepts for athletes.

    • Superior project planning with an ability to develop and manage multiple timelines and deadlines.

    • An entrepreneurial and growth mindset and one who will question the way things have been done to imagine how they could be. Bring Resiliency and optimism.

    • An understanding that failure is part of the process and that leading the team to learn from that can lead to the greatest innovations.

    • Strong ability to inspire and build a mindset and culture of innovation within your team and beyond.

    • Clear communicator who can work across locations to ensure the team is aligned on marching toward the same goal.

    • High degree of agility and adaptability.

    • Excellent collaboration skills, including a proven ability to communicate with various levels of management and employees within the organization.

    What do we offer you?

    At Altra, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

    Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

    To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow thisMyVFBenefits.comand click “Looking to Join VF”.

    To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go towww.altrarunning.com.

    Now WE have a question for YOU.

    Are you in?

    Hiring Range:

    $164,160.00 USD - $205,200.00 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 onwww.MyVFbenefits.comand by clickingLooking to Join VF?Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

    Please 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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us atpeopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities 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.

    To view this job and apply, click here.

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