This role manages the entire footwear product development process, translating design visions into manufacturable products while ensuring quality standards are met
Job Summary
This role manages the entire footwear product development process, translating design visions into manufacturable products while ensuring quality standards are met.
The position requires a dual focus on executing professional product development tasks and providing managerial leadership to a team of developers.
Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of material construction, costing strategies, and the ability to negotiate with Tier 1 supply partners effectively.
Matching Summary
This role manages the entire footwear product development process, translating design visions into manufacturable products while ensuring quality standards are met.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5-7 years athletic footwear experience
Team management and mentoring skills
Footwear engineering and material knowledge
Costing and margin target negotiation
Tier 1 supply partner collaboration
Nice-to-have
German language proficiency
Advanced presentation delivery skills
Innovative design concept development
Strong IT and MS Office skills
Collaborative problem-solving approach
Key Requirements
Four-year college or university degree
5-7 years related work experience in athletic footwear industry