The Footwear Product Development Manager, Advanced Development, Asia will drive the footwear development process from concept to commercialization for core projects of highly complex models or new product introductions or pre-development.
Requirements
- Lead and manage multiple projects from Brief stage through Design, Development, Costing and Commercialization
- Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal calendar
- Critique, adjust and evaluate all technical blueprints (outsole/ midsole/ upper), upper patterns and materials
- Coach/Educate junior development team members
- Manage up to 1 junior Developer
- Recommend and specify to US product teams the component and construction options
- Initiate and lead meetings with Asia cross-functional teams
- Develop strong working relationship among engineers /factory developers/suppliers
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills
- Lead key seasonal meetings for assigned projects
- Update and maintain technical packages for assigned projects
- Effectively communicate with our US Product teams
- Collaborate with our Materials team and vendors
- Collaborate with our R&D engineering team and factories
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities
