Senior Lead - Footwear Developer
Core
Strategic technical consultant for performance running footwear, ensuring alignment between design intent and manufacturing feasibility while preserving performance integrity.
Role type
Senior Lead Footwear Developer (Strategic/Advisory)
Builds
High-performance running footwear for global athletes
Domain
Footwear manufacturing, biomechanics, material science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
footwear development, technical governance, cross-functional alignment, supply chain understanding, technical trade-off evaluation, mentoring
Preferred skills
high-performance running expertise, global manufacturing knowledge, strategic judgment
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Act as primary technical advisor during briefing and design phases; Facilitate technical alignment between Zurich design teams and Asia-based execution teams; Support evolution of development standards by identifying bottlenecks; Serve as senior technical point of contact for Asia-based partners; Support validation of fit, feel, and durability standards; Foster technical excellence by mentoring the development team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence