Footwear Developer II responsible for developing and executing seasonal footwear products. Collaborating with various teams to ensure high quality and brand alignment in Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
Manage the development and execution of seasonal footwear programs and SMU initiatives, ensuring flawless quality, fit, and brand alignment.
Translate design concepts, CADs, and tech packs into execution-ready specs, facilitating prototype, fit, and sample stages.
Collaborate with merchandising to validate consumer, channel, and account needs; ensure commercial viability and assortment relevance.
Work alongside sourcing and vendor partners to ensure cost targets, material feasibility, and production readiness are met.
Own sample reviews and physical fit sessions, identifying opportunities to enhance product fit, performance, durability, and aesthetic impact.
Maintain meticulous development documentation, including sample tracking, deviations, and change control logs.
Support preparation of SMUs with specialized graphic, color, and material treatments.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Development, Engineering, or a related field.
Approximately 7-10 years of footwear development experience—ideally within performance, sneaker, or lifestyle categories.
Proven track record in managing footwear product creation from concept through commercialization.
Solid understanding of footwear construction, lasts, pattern development, materials, and manufacturing processes—especially for sneaker products.
Demonstrated experience with color, graphic, and material application in SMU or seasonal styling programs.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across design, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams.
Detail-oriented with high organizational skills—adept at handling multiple projects, timelines, and samples simultaneously.
Proficiency with development and PLM tools; familiarity with CAD and tech pack systems.
Passion for sneakers, innovation, and performance-driven footwear excellence.
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