Job Description
Education: Some College/Certification completed
We are currently looking for a Footwear Product Developer to join our Footwear/Bags/Wallets team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Footwear/Handbags and working closely with the team, you will be responsible for:
Responsibilities
- Research latest trends, street style, and analyze runway shows, translating them to support the brand vision (WGSN, social media, competitors, etc.).
- Bring designs through the development stage to production‑ready products meeting design, fit, quality requirements and align with brand direction.
- Negotiate and review prices with manager to ensure FOB is reasonable vs design vs retail/vs other suppliers offers and meet margin targets.
- Communicate with suppliers, including follow‑up on sample updates, preparing and sending out technical packages to vendors. Includes updating data systems and internal and external customers/suppliers as produ...