Assistant Footwear Product Developer

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.