Overview
Job title: Customer experience Manager
Job Purpose: To lead and manage the complete footwear design and development process from concept to production, ensuring alignment with brand standards and market needs. The role will focus on delivering innovative, high-performance sports footwear by leveraging deep material knowledge and industry expertise.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end footwear design and development process, from concept creation to final production.
- Collaborate with product, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely and high-quality launches.
- Select and approve materials, ensuring performance, comfort, and cost efficiency.
- Liaise with international suppliers and Chinese manufacturing partners to meet quality and delivery timelines.
- Monitor market trends and competitor products to guide innovation.
- Establish design guidelines and ensure adherence to brand identity.
- Manage prototyping, testing, and quality control processes.
- Material Selection & Innovation
- Quality Assurance & Testing
- Trend & Market Analysis
Job Specification
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in sports footwear design and development, with prior experience working with or for brands like Nike, Adidas, or other major sports brands. Must have worked with or managed production through Chinese factories.
- Background: Strong expertise in sports shoe design, development processes, and materials, with a proven record of delivering market-ready products.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Customer Service
- Footwear Manufacturing
Industries
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