Lead Product Developer – North America Local Creation, Footwear

Key Responsibilities & Attributes

• Lead footwear product development projects at an accelerated pace, close to market
• Provide project and process direction within cross-functional product creation teams
• Drive innovation and product initiatives across footwear dimensions and divisions
• Leverage deep technical knowledge across lasts, uppers, materials, tooling, costing, testing, and manufacturing
• Exhibit strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Communicate effectively across functions, geographies, and leadership levels
• Demonstrate resilient leadership with high tolerance for ambiguity and changing priorities
• Build strong partnerships across global, culturally diverse teams
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to deliver product excellence

What You’ll Work On

• Drive product and process excellence across assigned projects
• Develop footwear through color, material, and graphic execution
• Solve construction and manufacturing challenges proactively
• Manage projects through all phases to meet critical dates
• Balance design, performance, cost, sustainability, and product integrity
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver consumer-relevant product