Product Developer (m/f/d) - 2D/Prototyping

JR Germany; Rheinland-Pfalz; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading footwear brand is seeking a Product Developer (m/f/d) for their Product Creation division. The role involves creating 2D patterns and prototypes, requiring a shoemaker background and CAD expertise. The company offers a dynamic work environment and excellent development opportunities.

Leistungen

Dynamic work environment

Design freedom

Open corporate culture

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a similar role with practical knowledge of shoe construction in CAD.
• Strong planning skills and independence required.
• Willingness to travel within Europe.

Aufgaben

• Translate ideations and design sketches into 2D patterns and prototypes.
• Check fit and technical execution, create tech packs for handover.
• Coordinate technical specifications with production sites.

Kenntnisse

Creative mindset

Solution-oriented

Planning skills

Proficiency in English

Ausbildung

Completed training as a shoemaker

Qualification as a footwear technician

Tools

CAD software (Rhino, MIND)

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19.05.2025

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03.07.2025

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Job Description:

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age, and income. The company is rooted in a family tradition of shoemaking dating back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure quality standards, over 95% of products are produced in Germany, sourcing more than 90% of materials from Europe. The headquarters are in Linz am Rhein, with locations in Germany and sales offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.

We are seeking a Product Developer (m/f/d) - 2D/Prototyping for our Product Creation division in St. Katharinen. Your responsibilities will include translating ideations and design sketches into 2D patterns and prototypes using CAD software and physical sampling, checking fit and technical execution, creating tech packs for handover to Product Engineering, and acting as the main interface between product category developers and the sample room. You will also coordinate technical specifications with our production sites in Germany and Portugal.

Requirements include completed training as a shoemaker, orthopedic shoemaker, or footwear manufacturer, preferably with additional qualification as a footwear technician. Experience in a similar role with practical knowledge of shoe construction in CAD (Rhino, MIND) is essential. Proficiency in English, a creative and solution-oriented mindset, strong planning skills, independence, and willingness to travel within Europe are also required.

We offer a dynamic work environment, design freedom, an open corporate culture, and excellent development opportunities. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online with salary expectations. For further inquiries, contact Ada Bralewska.