Footwear Product Developer (Assistant) - 1-Year FTC, London

SUCCESS TALENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Talent in London is seeking an Assistant Footwear Product Developer to join our fast-paced, creative team on a 1-year maternity cover FTC.

You will partner with Design to bring seasonal collections to life, manage proto to pre-prod paths, and maintain spec sheets. The role involves coordinating with global suppliers, traveling to factories as needed, and balancing style, quality, and margin.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of solid product development experience in a reputable brand or company.
• A multitasking wizard with ninja-like Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• A team player with outstanding communication and follow-up finesse.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, no-two-days-the-same environment.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-motivated - you own your role like a boss.
• Able to travel to suppliers when needed (bonus points if you love a factory visit!).

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Design Team to bring seasonal collections and collaborations to life.
• Keep critical paths on track from proto to pre-prod.
• Maintain pristine spec sheets (you love clean data as much as clean lines).
• Be the go-to guru for samples, trims, and colour developments.
• Own communication with global suppliers and factories - you're the link between vision and reality.
• Help engineer products that balance style, quality, and margin.
• Keep all stakeholders looped in with smooth updates and solutions.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Success Talent in London is seeking an Assistant Footwear Product Developer to join our fast-paced, creative team on a 1-year maternity cover FTC.

You will partner with Design to bring seasonal collections to life, manage proto to pre-prod paths, and maintain spec sheets. The role involves coordinating with global suppliers, traveling to factories as needed, and balancing style, quality, and margin.