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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (FOOTWEAR)

HR Vietnam’s ESS Client · Đồng Nai
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Type
Full-time
Work mode
On-site
Level
Manager
Industry
Other
Salary
Thương lượng
Location
Đồng Nai, Đồng Nai, Đồng Nai

Overview

  • Product Creation & Development
  • Concept to Reality: Transform 2D design concepts, sketches, and tech packs into 3D physical commercial samples.
  • Technical Execution: Review and refine lasts, patterns, outsoles, and material specifications to ensure optimal fit, comfort, and manufacturability.
  • Sample Management: Oversee the development of prototypes, fit samples, and salesman samples (SMS), ensuring they hit critical calendar deadlines.
  • Costing & Margin Optimization
  • Target Costing: Work closely with the Costing/Sourcing team to analyze Bill of Materials (BOM) and labor costs, ensuring products meet target margins.
  • Value Engineering: Proactively suggest alternative materials or construction methods to optimize costs without compromising the product's aesthetic or quality.
  • Supplier & Factory Collaboration
  • Vendor Relations: Partner with tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers, commercialization centers, and footwear factories to track development progress.
  • Troubleshooting: Address and resolve technical execution issues during the development phase to prevent bottlenecks in mass production.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of development technicians, pattern makers, and coordinators.
  • Timeline Alignment: Maintain the seasonal development calendar, ensuring cross-functional teams (Design, Merchandising, Production) are aligned on milestones.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Technology, Fashion/Product Design, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in footwear product development, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Deep understanding of footwear construction (e.g., vulcanized, cemented, strobel), last making, mold development, and material properties (leather, textiles, synthetics, foam).
  • Proficiency in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems and Excel. Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD software (Rhino, Roman Cadillac, etc.) is a strong plus.
  • Strong knowledge of international physical/chemical testing standards for footwear.
  • Soft Skills & Language:
  • Language: Excellent command of English (both written and spoken) to communicate with global brands/designers. Ability to speak Mandarin or Korean is a huge advantage.
  • Competencies: Strong problem-solving mindset, sharp attention to detail, and excellent negotiation skills.
  • Kinh nghiệm: 7 Năm

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