Product Developer

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

Salary: $70,000–$100,000 USD per year, depending on experience

Naked Wolfe is looking for a highly experienced Product Developer with a strong background in designing and developing both men’s and women’s footwear. Advanced CAD skills are essential. You will translate creative direction into precise shoe designs and technical specifications, own the development calendar and drive sampling with confidence. You should bring a substantial portfolio of footwear taken from initial concept through development to finished product.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop men’s and women’s footwear from creative briefs, producing accurate, detailed CAD drawings that communicate proportions, colourways, materials and construction.
• Build complete footwear technical specifications, detailing uppers, soles, components, measurements, materials and finishes, and keep every revision accurate.
• Create and own the design and development calendar, mapping sample deadlines, review dates and key approval milestones.
• Keep development on schedule by tracking progress, following up on outstanding actions and flagging delays early with practical solutions.
• Research the market, emerging trends, materials and competitor products to inform development while preserving the Naked Wolfe point of view.
• Order and coordinate development samples with suppliers, communicating briefs, specifications and requested changes clearly.
• Organise and track all samples, maintaining accurate records of versions, deliveries, review comments and approval status.
• Review men’s and women’s footwear samples with the design team, assess shape, fit and construction, and communicate precise corrections to suppliers.

What you bring

• Extensive professional experience in footwear design and development, with completed work across both men’s and women’s shoes. Experience in both categories is essential.
• Advanced CAD ability, with a portfolio demonstrating detailed footwear drawings, accurate proportions and factory-ready technical specifications. Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator or relevant footwear CAD software.
• Strong technical knowledge of footwear materials, lasts, uppers, soles, fit and construction, supported by substantial experience working directly with factories and resolving sample issues.
• A proven ability to independently manage multiple styles, development calendars and sample rounds, with strong commercial judgement and meticulous attention to detail.