Footwear Product Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead footwear product development projects from concept through commercialization
• Translate 2D design renderings into 3D prototypes and samples
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, materials, testing, sourcing, and operations teams
• Ensure products meet performance, quality, cost, and sustainability targets
• Identify and implement cost-effective solutions during development
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and overseas manufacturing partners
• Facilitate meetings, drive alignment, and influence decision-making across teams
• Ensure readiness for manufacturing and commercialization processes
• Apply problem-solving skills to address complex product and process challenges

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2+ years of footwear product development experience
• Knowledge of footwear pattern engineering, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, sketches, and 3D digital files
• Experience working in cross-functional team environments
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience identifying and implementing cost reduction strategies
• Knowledge of materials, testing methods, and product performance properties
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and product iteration
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with global partners

Benefits

• Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan
• Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws
• A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service

Contact Information

Email Your Resume In Word To Brenna.Belardinelli@jobalert.creativecircle.com