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About the Role

The Footwear Product Developer manages the commercialization process from seasonal handoff to confirmation reviews, bridging the gap between design intent and factory execution. This role involves daily communication with Asia development teams and cross-functional partners, focusing on cost optimization and meeting target FOB.

Responsibilities

Track and manage incoming and outgoing product samples and packages.
Maintain and organize the Product Development (PD) product closet, ensuring all CFM samples are properly stocked, cataloged, and accessible.
Track and maintain logs in PLM for CONFIRMATION/APPROVAL/PROTO.
Develop seasonal carryover SKUs, including handoff to factories and follow-up on development status and outstanding requests.
Develop new uppers on existing construction.
Prepare and maintain specs to support PD and CAM teams.
Upload and maintain the main sketch image to support UPC label creation and product tracking.
Handle daily factory communication with Product Creation and Asia Product Development teams regarding development, costing, sample status, and approvals.
Assist with product confirmation reviews by organizing and pulling relevant samples, materials, and swatches for comparison.
Review costing breakdown sheets (CBD) from factories and proactively suggest alternative materials or engineering solutions to ensure SKUs meet TFOB.
Update PLM during each milestone, recording and tracking Product Development handoff dates and key milestones to ensure on-time sample delivery.
Conduct market, competitive, and trend research to support seasonal product development initiatives.
Attend Product Development meetings and provide support as needed.
Participate in meetings with cross-functional teams and follow up on actions.

Requirements

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.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in working and communicating with Asia based offices and suppliers.
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 priorities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Effective written communication skills
Verbal communication skills
Collaborative team player
Proficiency in Microsoft Word
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with PLM systems preferred

Location

Not specified

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$80,000 to $100,000 annually

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care
Health Savings Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
Holidays
Cole Haan Discounts
Eligible for annual target bonus based on company and individual performance

About the Company

Cole Haan

Equal Opportunity

This position is not available to be performed in Colorado.