Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Brick Executive Search is seeking a Footwear Product Development Manager for a rapidly-growing brand in the footwear industry. The role involves managing the entire product development process, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that products meet consumer expectations and brand vision.
Responsibilities
- Manage the product development process and calendar from concept to commercialization
- Develop and recommend options to meet pricing targets, as well as assure product performance integrity through product testing
- Create and maintain BOM and development requirements in PLM system
- Collaborate with Product Integrity to ensure testing standards are being met for buy ready status
- Manage the technical execution of footwear design including lasts, molds, and materials
- Ensure development guidelines are followed for all styles and vendors
- Execute development of product according to the seasonal critical dates that lead to on–time delivery of samples and buy readiness
- Communicate all technical specs for molds including 2D and 3D approvals
- Conduct fit and wear testing for each new style
Skills
- 3-5 years of experience in footwear development
- BS degree or related field experience
- Ability to work independently and directly with over-seas vendors
- Solid understanding of footwear construction methods, materials, testing & evaluation techniques
- Proven ability to lead and influence in a fast-paced, collaborative and cross-functional group
- Demonstrated ability to project manage complex projects with cross functional teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an advanced ability to communicate new ideas, concepts
- Ability to cost negotiate and understanding of cost drivers, margin and landing factors
- Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks
- PLM experience required
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