Shoes Product Developer - Prada Linea Rossa

PradaGroup; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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A leading luxury fashion brand in Milan is looking for an experienced Product Developer for High-performance Sports Footwear. This role requires strong collaboration with design teams to translate creative concepts into high-quality products. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in product development within the sports or technical footwear sector. Innovative thinking and familiarity with PLM systems are essential. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in Product Development focused on Sports/Technical Footwear.
• Strong inclination toward innovation and new technologies.
• Familiarity with supplier networks for technical/sports footwear.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with design team to ensure technical feasibility.
• Oversee prototype creation phases with external suppliers.
• Enter and update data in the PLM system.

Conoscenze

Sports/Technical Footwear development

PLM systems

Communication in English

Innovative mindset

Organizational skills

Formazione

Diploma and/or Degree in Fashion or Industrial Design

Strumenti

Excel

InDesign

Illustrator

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JOB PURPOSE

The brand’s evolution in Milan HQ continues with the search for Product Developers experienced in the development of High-performance Sports Footwear for a new project within Prada Linea Rossa. This role translates the creative vision into high-performance products, with a strong focus on innovation in materials and manufacturing processes. They oversee the entire development cycle and coordinate the creation of prototypes and samples with external suppliers, using advanced techniques. Direct collaboration with Design team and Creative Direction ensures fast execution and full alignment with the product strategy in line with development timelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the design team to translate creative concepts into datasheets, ensuring technical and commercial feasibility.
• Oversee the launch and progress phases of the creation of prototypes and samples assigned to external suppliers, managing revisions and making the necessary changes to ensure the achievement of expected quality standards within the established timelines and budget.
• Enter and update technical data, bill of materials (BOM), material specifications, images and product sheets in the PLM system.
• Interface with suppliers and pattern makers to send technical specifications, collect feedback, manage change requests and technical issues with suppliers and follow-up on deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Design team for the introduction of innovative materials and colours in line with market trends within the collections.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Diploma and/or Degree in Fashion, Industrial Design or equivalent;
• 5+ years of experience in Product Development with focus on Sports/Technical Footwear within Fashion and Luxury Industry;
• Good command of PLM systems and Office tools (especially Excel);
• Strong inclination toward innovation, with an interest in new technologies, advanced materials, and experimental design solutions;
• Good knowledge of English;
• Organisational skills, precision and detail-orientation;
• Familiarity with supplier network for technical/sports footwear
• Knowledge of main digital design tools (InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) is appreciated

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.

Prada Group promotes an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that diversity is a value and we are committed to building a fair and respectful workplace for all.