Senior Product Developer
Core
Manages the end-to-end development of new footwear products from design receipt through commercialization and initial production, ensuring manufacturability, performance, and costing goals.
Role type
Senior Product Developer (Footwear)
Builds
Commercialized footwear products for Columbia
Domain
Footwear manufacturing and product development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
pattern engineering, costing, quality control, model making, part drawings, manufacturing processes, project management, team leadership, problem solving
Preferred skills
footwear knowledge, global brand experience, mentoring capability
Technologies
3D modeling, tech packs, CCL, Key Feature Maps, process maps
Responsibilities
Convert design renderings into manufacturable products; review blueprints, 3Ds, and wooden models for accuracy; manage project timelines and partner meetings; support commercialization from T1 to T4; manage prototyping and sampling; mentor Product Developer Level I & II staff; maintain project files and specifications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities