CMF Designer Bags

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Job Description

We are recruiting for new CMF Designer Bags!

Here are the main missions of the role:

Trend Research & Creative Direction

• Identify and interpret global, cultural, emerging, and sports trends to build seasonal CMF (Color, Material, Graphics & Finishes) stories and creative directions.
• Ensure consistency with brand DNA across categories and price points.
• Contribute to product assortments aligned with merchandising strategies.

Color & Graphics Development

• Define and apply color strategies, colorways, and color-blocking across product ranges.
• Create, maintain, and manage technical colorway documentation and system integration.
• Create and adapt graphics, explore printing techniques, and oversee execution on prototypes.

Product Development & Execution

• Monitor feasibility and consistency throughout the development process.
• Review and approve CMF execution at key milestones, providing feedback to suppliers and factories.
• Ensure successful implementation from concept through final product.

Materials Innovation & Sustainability

• Develop innovative material, trim, and finish solutions in collaboration with Product Design.
• Build and enrich material libraries with functional, advanced, and inspiring material options.
• Integrate sustainable material, color, and finish solutions aligned with brand sustainability goals.

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Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design (Bac+3 to Bac+5) and at least 2 years of professional experience as well as:

Knowledge of issues and processes related to color and materials

Excellent visual communication and presentation skills

High color sensitivity required

Awareness of current design trends as well as global and emerging trends

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in industry-specific software

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Additional Information

Permanent full-time position

Position based in Annecy, France.

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