Product Lead - Footwear

Cultfit; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness company in India is seeking a Product Lead to oversee the entire footwear category from conceptualization to commercialization. This role involves managing product development, supplier coordination, and ensuring quality in shoe making. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in product design, particularly in the sports shoe sector, and possess strong technical knowledge. The company offers a dynamic environment to innovate and lead shoe-related activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in category/product design & development.
• Strong technical knowledge in shoe making and pattern making.
• Experience in the sports shoe industry is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Own product development and commercialization for the footwear category.
• Oversee pattern making and optimize aesthetic and fit.
• Manage supplier coordination and timely deliveries.

Skills

Product design & development

Technical knowledge in shoe making

Pattern making

Material selection

Experience in sports shoe industry

Task management software proficiency

Job description

We are currently looking for Product Lead who can perform several important roles within our organization. You will be responsible for research, planning, and implementing new programs and protocols into our company.

Responsibilities:

• Own Product development & commercialization of entire footwear category. End to end ownership from product
• conceptualization till Product fit trial/SOP sign off
• Responsible for all shoe related activities & developments like fabric, sole, mold, last, die etc
• Oversee pattern making & optimize aesthetic, shape, fit & RM consumption of all designs
• Own costing of every development with automated templates
• Create & manage an exhaustive library with regular updates on all kind of RM available in India
• Develop & coordinate with all T2 Raw material suppliers for timely deliveries of RMs
• Present the range every month/quarter as per target. Also responsible for conversion of samples to Pos (commercialization)

Requirement:

• 10 years + experience in Category, Product design & development
• Strong technical knowledge in shoe making, pattern making & choice of material & operations.
• Deep understanding of shoe trend and customer behaviour.
• Experience in Sports shoe industry is a must.
• Strong user of excel trackers or other task management app.