Developer, Product Development
Core
Assist in the footwear product process, transitioning designs from prototype to production while coordinating with vendors and supply chain teams.
Role type
Product Development Developer (Footwear)
Builds
Footwear products for Coach and Kate Spade New York
Domain
Fashion retail / Footwear manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Footwear product development lifecycle knowledge, Vendor coordination, Tech pack review, Raw material sourcing coordination, Tooling management, Sample material transfer, Quality assurance, Long-lead-time project management
Preferred skills
Chinese language proficiency, Fashion trends understanding
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Interact with vendors to transition footwear designs from prototype to production, Review tech packs with overseas teams and vendors, Coordinate with Raw Material Sourcing and Tooling teams, Ensure specs accuracy and schedule adherence, Support sample material transfer and trims/2nd upper processes, Head up long lead-time projects to Supply Chain Management, Communicate product shipping and tracking between factory and overseas teams, Participate in RA meetings to achieve CRF corrections and wear/lab test samples, Meet and influence product quality standards during sampling phases
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC