Product Developer, Men’s Footwear

Laceless Design; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Holidays

Cole Haan Discounts

Job summary

Laceless Design in New York, NY is seeking a Footwear Product Developer to manage the commercialization process from seasonal handoff to confirmation reviews. You will bridge design intent and factory execution through daily communication with Asia development teams and cross-functional partners.

The ideal candidate will proactively optimize costs, analyze CBD sheets, and deliver material or engineering solutions to hit critical TFOB targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years prior experience in Men’s Dress Footwear Product Development or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercialization process from seasonal handoff to confirmation reviews.
• Bridge design intent and factory execution through daily communication with Asia development teams and cross-functional partners.
• Proactively optimize costs, analyze CBD sheets, and deliver material or engineering solutions to hit TFOB targets.
• Collaborate with Asia offices and suppliers in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Experience with Asia based offices and

Footwear development

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in footwear design/ development, accessories or a related field

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

The Footwear Product Developer manages the commercialization process from seasonal handoff to confirmation reviews. This role bridges the gap between design intent and factory execution through daily communication with Asia development teams and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate brings a proactive approach to cost optimization, regularly analyzing CBD sheets and delivering creative material or engineering solutions to secure critical TFOB targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in footwear design/ development, accessories or a related field
• 3+ years prior experience in Men’s Dress Footwear Product Development or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of footwear constructions, materials, especially leather, development and manufacturing processes is preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and collaborative team player
• Experience in working and communicating with Asia based offices and suppliers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel is required
• Experience with PLM systems preferred
• Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of urgency
• Organization and prioritization of multiple simultaneous projects
• Attention to detail across all workflows and specifications
• Communication and collaboration with cross-functional and overseas partners
• Problem-solving and decision-making, skilled at reviewing data
• Time management in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptability and resilience when navigating changing priorties

Base Salary/Hourly Range:From $80,000 to $100,000 annually*

Bonus Eligibility:Yes, eligible for annual target bonus based on company and individual performance

Benefits Offered:Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Holidays and Cole Haan Discounts

• Rate of pay dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience

This position is not available to be performed in Colorado.