Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Footwear Product Developer to work with a reputable global brand.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has been working within footwear for 2 years and looking to progress your career .
This role is based in Central London.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
- Reporting to the Senior Footwear Product Developer.
- Support the Design Team to develop styles across seasonal collections
- Maintain and update product critical path from proto sample through to salesman samples/Gold Seal
- Pre- production ensuring key timelines are adhered to.
- Creation and maintenance of all seasonal, SMU, and collaboration products
- Manage and organise footwear samples and maintain a clear sample system
- Managing all post/sampling / trims / colour development and deliveries from suppliers
- Day to day liaison with factories
- Summarising critical path movements and outstanding tasks to all teams on a weekly basis.
- Working with the design team to engineer products to meet margin targets
- Support the design team in developing products for testing to relevant standards
- Identify and communicate any risks/challenges identified at all stages.
- Assist and support the team with day-to-day duties.
- Liaise with marketing/ sales/ customer service/ operation teams for product queries.
- Travel to suppliers' locations as and when required.
Person Specifications:
- Minimum years of 2-3 experience in a reputable company
- A natural ability to multi-task with strict adherence to deadlines
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Strong detail orientation with excellent time management
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Programmes
- Outstanding communication and follow-up skills.
- Eagerness and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Driven by teamwork and collaborative innovation.
- Self-starter and solution-oriented and able to manage own workload.
