Footwear Developer - French Speaking
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Lead footwear development from concept to production, ensuring quality and performance while managing costs and collaborating with international teams.
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- Lead the full development cycle from concept to production
- Translate design concepts into technical specifications and construction details
- Manage prototype development, revisions, and approvals
- Ensure product meets standards for fit, comfort, quality, and performance
- Work closely with factories (Asia exposure preferred) to develop and finalize products
- Communicate clear tech packs, materials, and construction requirements
- Troubleshoot development challenges directly with manufacturing partners
- Manage costing structures (FOB, materials, labor, tooling)
- Optimize product engineering to meet target margins
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
- Source and approve materials, trims, and components
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop unique or proprietary elements
- Ensure consistency and quality across all materials
- Conduct fit sessions and wear testing
- Ensure accurate grading across size ranges
- Validate durability, comfort, and performance
- Own development timelines and ensure milestones are met
- Align with design, merchandising, and production calendars
- Proactively manage risks to ensure on-time delivery
- Partner with Design, Merchandising, Production, and Sales teams
- Act as the technical expert in product discussions
- Ensure alignment between design vision and commercial execution
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