Technical Product Development Manager – Woman Shoes

Loro Piana; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A luxury fashion brand based in Milan is seeking a Technical Product Development Manager to oversee all phases of women’s footwear product development, from idea to prototype. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in footwear development and a strong ability to translate designs into technical specifications. The role requires excellent organizational and teamwork skills, along with a problem-solving attitude and attention to details. Frequent business trips within Italy are expected.

Competenze

• At least 5 years of technical experience in women’s footwear development.
• Ability to interpret stylistic drawings into technical specifications.
• Experience in material selection and validation.

Mansioni

• Oversee all phases of women’s footwear product development.
• Supervise and coordinate the creation of initial models and samples.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve technical issues.

Conoscenze

Technical experience in women’s footwear development

Ability to interpret stylistic drawings

Excellent organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Problem solving attitude

Attention to details

Good knowledge of English

Formazione

Technical or professional diploma in footwear / fashion

Descrizione del lavoro

Position

The Technical Product Development Manager oversees all phases of women’s footwear product development, from idea to prototype creation and sampling. The resource will collaborate with the design team, pattern makers, external suppliers, and production teams, ensuring the technical feasibility and quality of the product according to company standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Analysis and interpretation of the design team guidelines, translating stylistic drawings into achievable technical specifications.
• Supervising and coordinating the creation of initial models and samples and their development.
• Choosing the most suitable materials (leathers, fabrics, soles, accessories) based on technical and aesthetic requirements.
• Liaising with suppliers and third-party manufacturers to resolve technical issues and validate materials.
• Verifying prototypes and samples compliance with company standards during their development.

Profile

• At least 5 years of technical experience in women’s footwear development, ideally within structured or luxury brands.
• Technical or professional diploma in footwear / fashion, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to interpret stylistic drawings and translate them into technical solutions with in-depth knowledge of footwear product development techniques and experience in material selection and validation.
• Excellent organizational and teamwork skills, problem solving attitude and attention to details.
• Availability to frequent business trips, especially in Italy.
• Good knowledge of English will be considered a plus.