Senior Developer Footwear

4 days ago


Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam MASO (Mammut Asia Sourcing Office) Full time

The Senior Developer Footwear plays a pivotal role in managing and leading the footwear development team, overseeing all projects across multiple factories, and ensuring seamless execution of the development lifecycle. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on expertise to drive the creation of innovative, high-quality footwear that aligns with the brand standards and market needs. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

**Your responsibilities**

Team Leadership and Management:

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of footwear developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Set clear objectives and performance expectations for the development team, providing regular feedback and professional development opportunities.
- Act as the main point of contact and escalation for technical or operational challenges faced by the team.

Strategic Oversight:

- Oversee the development of all footwear projects, ensuring alignment with the brand’s seasonal objectives, design briefs, and market strategies.
- Accountable for carefully tracking the Development Critical Path, ensuring timelines are adhered to and proactively addressing any risks or delays.
- Manage multiple projects across various factories, prioritising resources and tasks to meet critical path milestones.
- Ensure that all products meet functional, aesthetic, and technical standards, balancing innovation with commercial viability.

Factory and Supplier Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with factory partners and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals.
- Oversee technical development and manufacturing processes in all factories, troubleshooting issues and maintaining consistency across facilities.
- Regularly visit factories to monitor progress, provide feedback, and ensure adherence to quality and technical standards.

Quality Assurance and Process Optimisation:

- Implement rigorous quality control processes, ensuring that all products meet or exceed our standards for fit, performance, and durability.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in development, tooling, and production workflows, driving efficiency and reducing costs.
- Establish and maintain feedback loops with factories and cross-functional teams to resolve recurring challenges and enhance future developments.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Alignment:

- Collaborate closely with the design, materials, sourcing, and marketing teams to ensure all products meet creative and business objectives.
- Partner with the buying team to achieve margin targets by optimising materials, constructions, and production methods.
- Act as the technical bridge between design concepts and manufacturing realities, ensuring feasibility and scalability.

Innovation and Sustainability:

- Champion the integration of innovative materials, construction techniques, and technologies into the development process.
- Promote sustainable practices in footwear development, including eco-friendly materials, efficient production methods, and waste reduction initiatives.

Documentation and Reporting:

- Oversee the creation and maintenance of all technical documentation, including tech packs, tooling specifications, and grading charts.
- Provide regular project updates to leadership, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key milestones.

**Your profile**
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Footwear Design, or a related field.
- Additional education in shoe making
- Minimum 8 years of experience in footwear development, with at least 3 years managing a team
- Proven expertise in managing the full development lifecycle, from concept to production, across multiple projects and factories.
- Strong knowledge of footwear construction techniques, last making, outsole and midsole tooling, and pattern engineering.
- Experience working directly with factories in a high-volume production environment.
- Familiarity with costing, pricing, and margin management in footwear development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex timelines.
- Inspires and motivates the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Balances long-term goals with day-to-day operational priorities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Proactively identifies and resolves development challenges, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Builds strong relationships with internal teams, factories, and suppliers, promoting open communication and shared goals.
- Ensures accuracy and precision in all aspects of development, from technical specs to production oversight.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with flexibility and resilience.
- Fluent in English (written/spoken), additio


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