Product Development Manager (Quality) – Adult Footwear & Accessories
Core
Develop commercially viable, customer-focused, and trend-led Footwear & Accessories products while acting as the gatekeeper of quality, brand integrity, safety, and legal compliance.
Role type
Senior Product Development Manager (Quality)
Builds
Safe, compliant, and innovative footwear and accessory products for retail customers
Domain
Retail / Footwear & Accessories Manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development lifecycle management, supplier quality management, product safety legislation knowledge (REACH, RSL), technical testing program management, sustainability strategy, team leadership, commercial awareness
Preferred skills
Large-scale retail or international sourcing experience, knowledge of Digital Product Passports and LCA, experience with diverse accessory categories (bags, belts, jewellery)
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Ensure all products meet safety and legal standards, drive product innovation and material development, lead supplier technical reviews and performance improvements, oversee product testing strategies, manage product withdrawals and recalls, mentor junior product developers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership