End-to-End Footwear Development Lead

Pointe Russe Ltd.; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pointe Russe Ltd. is seeking an experienced Footwear Development Manager to oversee end-to-end product creation from concept to production readiness.

You will lead cross-functional teams across design, merchandising, sourcing and production to ensure design intent, quality and cost targets are met. The ideal candidate has a strong background in footwear construction, materials and manufacturing processes, plus at least 5–10 years in the industry and 3+ years in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in footwear fields is required.
• Minimum 5–10 years of footwear industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a managerial or supervisory position.
• Strong knowledge of footwear construction, materials, components and manufacturing processes.
• Good command of English and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage footwear development from concept to final production approval.
• Coordinate with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and Production teams.
• Manage sample development, fitting, testing and approvals.
• Develop materials, components, soles and footwear construction.
• Work with factories and suppliers to ensure development timelines.
• Control product costing and achieve target FOB prices.
• Ensure product quality, performance and compliance standards.
• Lead and develop the footwear development team.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Product Development

Project Management

Technical Problem Solving

Costing & Negotiation

Factory & Supplier Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Footwear Technology, Product Development, Fashion Design or related fields

Job description

Pointe Russe Ltd. is seeking an experienced Footwear Development Manager to oversee end-to-end product creation from concept to production readiness.

You will lead cross-functional teams across design, merchandising, sourcing and production to ensure design intent, quality and cost targets are met. The ideal candidate has a strong background in footwear construction, materials and manufacturing processes, plus at least 5–10 years in the industry and 3+ years in a leadership role.