Developer, Product Development (Footwear)
Core
Assist footwear product development from early stages to production sign-off, managing vendor transitions and sample execution for Coach and Kate Spade New York.
Role type
Product Development Developer (Footwear)
Builds
Production footwear samples and full-range product execution
Domain
Fashion retail / Footwear manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Footwear product development lifecycle knowledge, Tech pack review, Vendor coordination, Raw material sourcing, Tooling management, Sample material transfer, Trim and upper process management, Supply chain communication, Quality assurance during sampling
Preferred skills
Chinese language proficiency, Fashion trend 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, 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 to highest standards during sampling phases
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC