Assistant Footwear Product Developer- Mens & ladies ( Boots & Wellies)
A leading British Footwear Brand is seeking an Assistant Footwear Product Developer to join their team based in central London.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Senior Footwear Product Developer.
* Support the Design Team to develop styles across seasonal collections, collaboration and special make-ups (“SMU”).
* Maintain and update product critical path from proto sample through to salesman samples/Gold Seal and Preproduction ensuring key timelines are adhered to.
* Creation and maintenance of all seasonal, SMU, and collaboration product specifications – ensuring these are up to date and correct prior to production commencement.
* Manage and organise footwear samples – maintain a clear sample system in the office and Southend Location.
* Managing all post/sampling / trims / color development and deliveries from suppliers and maintaining an organised filing system for all teams to access.
* Day to day liaison with factories - communicate with the suppliers and factories and analysing processes and deliveries – 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 considering construction and sourcing.
* Support the design team in developing products for testing to relevant standards, using technical knowledge, and negotiating any aesthetic changes to protect the design vision.
* Identify and communicate to cross-functional partners to mitigate any risks/challenges identified at all stages.
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