Footwear Technical Developer - Fit & Construction
Core
Translating design ideas into production-ready footwear by ensuring fit, construction, comfort, and technical quality from sample to series production.
Role type
Senior IC footwear technical developer (fit & construction)
Builds
Footwear models and components for a growing international brand
Domain
Footwear manufacturing and product development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work
Required skills
Footwear construction knowledge, fit analysis, material behavior understanding, sizing/grading logic, sample evaluation, tech pack creation, factory collaboration, problem-solving, cost/timeline awareness
Preferred skills
Experience with Asian markets (China), English fluency, German language skills
Technologies
Tech Packs, Specifications, Measurement Charts, CAD (implied via construction knowledge)
Responsibilities
Evaluate and comment on samples, prototypes, size sets, and pre-production samples; Identify technical weaknesses and develop solutions with factories; Create and update technical documentation; Manage fittings, wear tests, and sample reviews; Optimize materials, soles, lasts, and manufacturing methods; Ensure consistent fit across European markets; Support production releases and quality transfer; Analyze customer feedback and product performance; Travel to Asian factories for on-site problem solving.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC