Product Developer I Job in New York, New York US
Product Developer I
- Coordinates the product creation process from initial concept through to commercialization and production for assigned models to lead to on time delivery and development according to critical dates, product specification, sustainability, performance, and profitability goals.
- Collaborates with Design, Merchandising, Technical Services and Manufacturing, to effectively execute on product development goals and deliverables.
- Creates and revises appropriate documentation for assigned products; ensures all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes.
- Tracks and facilitates sampling and prototyping for products; identifies and addresses key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plans accordingly to deliver proven and tested product. Monitors and communicates progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements.
- Keeps abreast of market trends, category goals, new technology and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of directly relevant work experience in footwear product development working with designers overseas factories required, preferably within women's footwear.
- Bachelors Degree or 3 additional years of directly relevant work experience.
- Strong knowledge of the product creation process of Women's footwear.
- Basic working knowledge/experience with leather, sole molds pricing.
- Strong knowledge of office software, including Microsoft Office required, including Word, Excel and Access.
- Experience with Illustrator
- Experience with SAP preferred
- Proven successful experience managing projects and problem solving concepts and application.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives.
- Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin), Portuguese or Spanish preferred.
- International (China/India/Brazil) travel required (10-30% of the time).
- Strong team player and self motivated.
- Detail oriented.
