Product Developer - Footwear
Columbia Sportswear CompanySalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Footwear Product Development Manager, Advanced Development, Asia at Brooks Running
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Apparel, Footwear, Sporting GoodsIndustries
Requirements
- Strong understanding of advanced concepts of footwear creation process - pattern engineering, sample making, 2D/3D blueprints/drawings, mold making, materials, and costing/quality implications (high level understanding of patternmaking and block system/grade rule application)
- Ability to critique, adjust, and evaluate technical blueprints (outsole/midsole/upper), upper patterns, and materials to optimize performance, manufacturability, and aesthetics
- Experience coaching/educating junior development team members
- Ability to manage up to 1 junior developer (including goal setting, quarterly performance reviews, and participating in candidate interviews)
- Knowledge of engineering principles that enhance footwear performance (fit/feel/ride) and manufacturing efficiency
- Ability to work with cross-functional and multi-national product creation teams (US Development, Pattern/Tooling Engineering, Asia Mold Shop, Bottom Vendors, Sample Room, Costing, Materials, and Design Departments)
- Ability to lead projects independently from concept to production
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple projects from Brief stage through Design, Development, Costing, and Commercialization for core projects of highly complex models or new product introductions
- Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal calendar to drive on-time delivery for Seasonal Kick-off milestones
- Actively manage and engineer prototypes through to product confirmation
- Drive the tech package process and ensure products meet or exceed quality standards
- Generate and communicate ideas regarding engineering principles that enhance footwear performance (fit/feel/ride) and manufacturing efficiency
- Coach/educate junior development team members to ensure products are manufacturable and meet cost and quality objectives
- Manage up to 1 junior developer to sharpen their skill set and grow their career (including goal setting, quarterly performance review, and participating in candidate interviews)
- Recommend and specify to US product teams the component and construction options to meet costing targets, functional, aesthetic, and quality goals (7 fit truths - Fit/feel/ride)
- Initiate and lead meetings with various product creation groups
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement or location for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities of this position?
The role involves leading and managing multiple projects from Brief stage through Design, Development, Costing, and Commercialization for core projects of highly complex models or new product introductions, and planning and executing project development according to the seasonal calendar to drive on-time delivery.
What is the company culture like at Brooks Running?
Brooks Running has a culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation, guided by brand values including Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no 'I' in Run, and Keep Moving.
What skills or experience make a strong candidate for this role?
Strong candidates should have experience driving footwear development from concept to commercialization for complex models, working with cross-functional and multi-national teams in Asia and US, managing prototypes, and leading project teams independently.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Brooks Running
High-performance running shoes and apparel
About Brooks Running
Brooks Running designs and sells high-performance running shoes and apparel for men and women. Their product range includes shoes for road running, trail running, treadmill workouts, and racing, as well as a variety of athletic apparel like shorts, tops, and outerwear. Brooks primarily targets fitness enthusiasts, professional athletes, and casual runners who value quality and performance. The company stands out from competitors like Nike and Adidas by emphasizing sustainability and innovation, with initiatives such as a LEED-certified headquarters and energy conservation efforts. Brooks aims to provide top-notch athletic gear while promoting environmentally friendly practices.
Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
1914Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees