Footwear Design & Development Lead

Naked Wolfe; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Naked Wolfe is seeking a highly experienced Product Developer to design and develop both men’s and women’s footwear. You will translate creative direction into precise shoe designs and technical specifications, own the development calendar, and drive sampling with confidence.

A substantial portfolio from concept to finished product is essential. Responsibilities include producing CAD drawings, creating full technical specs, coordinating samples with suppliers, and tracking revisions and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and developing men’s and women’s footwear.
• Advanced CAD skills demonstrated with factory-ready specs.
• Strong portfolio showing concept to finished product.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop men’s and women’s footwear from briefs, producing CAD drawings communicating proportions, colorways, materials and construction.
• Build complete technical specifications detailing uppers, soles, components, measurements, materials and finishes, with precise revisions.
• Create and own the design and development calendar, mapping sample deadlines, reviews and approval milestones.
• Keep development on schedule by tracking progress, following up on actions and flagging delays with solutions.
• Research market trends, materials and competitors to inform development while preserving Naked Wolfe’s POV.
• Coordinate development samples with suppliers, communicating briefs, specifications and changes clearly.
• Organise and track all samples with versioning, deliveries, and review comments.
• Review samples with the design team, assess shape, fit and construction, and communicate corrections to suppliers.

Skills

Advanced CAD

Footwear design

Adobe Illustrator

Portfolio

Factory communication

Development calendars

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Naked Wolfe is seeking a highly experienced Product Developer to design and develop both men’s and women’s footwear. You will translate creative direction into precise shoe designs and technical specifications, own the development calendar, and drive sampling with confidence.

A substantial portfolio from concept to finished product is essential. Responsibilities include producing CAD drawings, creating full technical specs, coordinating samples with suppliers, and tracking revisions and