Sr. Technical Developer- Footwear Development
Core
Sr. Technical Developer leading footwear product development from concept to production for Target-owned brands, ensuring quality, fit, and cost viability.
Role type
Senior IC footwear product development engineer
Builds
Target-owned footwear products
Domain
Retail / Footwear manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
footwear fit analysis, construction knowledge, mold/blueprint interpretation, value engineering, production feasibility assessment, vendor management, market research, quality analysis, wear testing, change management
Preferred skills
3D software proficiency, PLM system expertise, Photoshop/Illustrator skills, international travel readiness, mentorship
Technologies
PLM system, 3D software, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Drive in-cycle product and category strategy; collaborate on product development from concept to production; create and maintain technical specifications in PLM; perform fit evaluation on samples; lead technical research and wear testing; partner with vendors to resolve manufacturing and quality concerns; conduct market research and competitor benchmarking; establish product development guidelines; lead vendor training and accreditation; mentor team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities