Manager, Footwear Product Development

About the role

Tale the lead: Provide technical leadership in sport lifestyle footwear construction from concept to final commercialization, including last, blueprint/mold, and pattern approvals.

Communicate with overseas sourcing office on an on-going basis to advise on new product development, product changes, product trial requests, sample and production concerns, pricing, material, and other relevant issues.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to support sample orders and product updates.
• Collaborate with Design and Materials to execute seasonal material direction.
• Collaborate with Marketing to support product launches and storytelling needs.
• Manage category samples in partnership with the Sample Coordinator, ensuring on-time execution and quality standards.
• Manage the maintenance of FlexPLM and Nuorder for all new development, and changes/modifications to product as season progresses.
• Drive innovation through product and material research and development.
• Manage adherence to the product calendar & GTM milestones, including timely sample arrival.
• Assist preparing for all GTM milestone meetings, including showrooms for market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an equivalent position in the footwear industry
• Knowledge of footwear constructions, parts and terminology is required, along with detailing experience
• Microsoft Office Products Knowledge of PLM software - FlexPLM preferred
• Adobe Suite Preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge of footwear constructions, parts and terminology is required, along with detailing experience
• Microsoft Office Products Knowledge of PLM software - FlexPLM preferred
• Adobe Suite Preferred

Benefits

• Our Shoe Discounts
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities
• Mental Wellness
• Relaxed Dress Code

Pay

Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided upon hire.