Footwear Product Developer

About the role

We are seeking a Footwear Product Developer for a one-year contract assignment. This role is pivotal in the development of performance basketball footwear within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans for performance basketball footwear.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders in other geographies, which may require occasional evening calls.
• Ensure project deadlines are met and maintain accountability within the project team.
• Facilitate communication between design, color, product line management, and development teams.
• Uphold confidentiality and discretion when working with signature athlete product lines.
• Engage in the full footwear development process, distinct from initial design.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience is required, with a preference for experience in performance footwear development.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong project management abilities, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to create and execute project plans while holding team members accountable.
• Experience in footwear development with a major athletic brand is preferred.
• Proficiency in reading 3D CAD model views is required.
• A personal connection to or passion for basketball, such as experience as an athlete or in wear-testing, is beneficial.
• A self-starting, ambitious, and deadline-oriented work ethic is essential.
• A confidence in influencing and communicating with teammates is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in footwear development with a major athletic brand.
• Proficiency in reading 3D CAD model views.
• A personal connection to or passion for basketball, such as experience as an athlete or in wear-testing.
• A self-starting, ambitious, and deadline-oriented work ethic.
• A confidence in influencing and communicating with teammates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• A corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• An on-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• A dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources.
• A certified Career Coach.

Company Information

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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