Matthew Head
Global Senior Director of Footwear Design at The North Face, a VF Company | London Area, United Kingdom
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As the Global Senior Director of Footwear Design at The North Face, a VF Company, Matthew Head is at the forefront of redefining outdoor footwear, blending innovative design with performance-driven functionality. With over 15 years of experience in the sportswear industry, Matthew has established himself as a visionary leader, adept at assembling and nurturing world-class, multi-disciplined design teams. His expertise in user-centered design and design strategy allows him to create products that resonate deeply with consumers, ensuring that each piece of footwear not only meets but exceeds the expectations of outdoor enthusiasts.
Currently, Matthew oversees all aspects of footwear design, encompassing both Lifestyle and Performance categories, as well as On and Off Mountain collections. His role involves crafting a compelling creative direction and seasonal storytelling that aligns with The North Face’s mission to inspire exploration. By integrating research design and design thinking methodologies, he effectively communicates a progressive vision that drives internal adoption and fosters a culture of innovation. Matthew’s leadership was instrumental in building the HOKA design team, where he played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by an impressive sevenfold.
At The North Face, Matthew is committed to resetting the brand’s connection with the outdoors, ensuring that authenticity and culture remain at the core of every design initiative. His proficiency in tools such as CAD and Adobe Illustrator complements his creative vision, enabling him to translate concepts into tangible, high-performance footwear that empowers adventurers to "Never Stop Exploring." Through his strategic insights and collaborative approach, Matthew continues to shape the future of outdoor footwear, making a lasting impact on the industry.
Global Senior Director of Footwear Design at The North Face, a VF Company in July 2021 to September 2024
Director of Design at HOKA ONE ONE in April 2017 to July 2021
Visiting Lecturer at Brunel University London in January 2017 to April 2017
Design Consultant at Matthew Head Design Consultancy in September 2012 to April 2017
Innovation Lead & Footwear Designer at inov-8 in November 2013 to May 2016
Footwear Designer at Reebok in July 2013 to November 2013
Footwear Designer & Researcher at Elite to High Street in December 2007 to September 2012
Sports Footwear Course Development & Delivery at Sports Technology Institute, Loughborough University in June 2012 to August 2012
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Loughborough University, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), January 2008 to January 2012
University of the Arts London, Boot Making, January 2015
University of Portsmouth, BSc (Hons), January 2001 to January 2005
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Research Design
Product Design
Industrial Design
Marketing Research
User-centered Design
Design Strategy
Design Thinking
Footwear
Rapid Prototyping
CAD
Concept Development
Participatory Design
Illustrator
User Experience
Product Development
Concept Generation
Design Research
Graphic Design
Design Management
Adobe Illustrator
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Email Matthew Head at [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated Matthew Head's email found in 2026.
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Matthew Head works for The North Face, a VF Company
What is Matthew Head's role at The North Face, a VF Company?
Matthew Head is Global Senior Director of Footwear Design
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Matthew Head's phone +44 ** **** *333
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Matthew Head works in the Design industry.
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