Developer Color & Materials / Développeur Couleur et Matières (H/F)

CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Footwear Developer Color & Materials(C&M),supports the development and execution of color and material solutions for Lacoste footwear, ensuring that design intent is translated into high-quality, production-ready products.

This role focuses on material execution, color accuracy,protomanagement, suppliercoordinationand quality control, while buildinga strong foundationin footwear development processes.

MAIN REPONSIBILITIES

1. Color & Material Development Support

• Support the development of colors and materials from designbriefthrough final approval.

• Assistin translating Color & Material design intent into development solutions aligned with cost,qualityand manufacturability.

• Track and manage lab dips, color approvals, materialsubmissionsand sample feedback.

• Support consistency of color accuracy and material quality across prototypes and production samples.

2. Sample & Prototype Management

• Coordinatematerialsample requests, deliveries and review timelines with internal teams and suppliers.

• Maintainaccuraterecords of sample status,revisionsand approvals.

• Support internal evaluations and wear tests where applicable.

• Ensure samples meet design,developmentand quality standards.

3. Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate with material suppliers and factories

• Support alignment between Design, Development, Materials,product Merchand Sourcing.

• Prepare clear documentation and follow-ups to ensure smooth information flow.

• Escalate risks or issues proactively to senior team members.

4. Process, Data & Tools

• Maintainaccuratedevelopment files, BOMs, colorstandardsand material information.

• Update systems and trackers to ensure data accuracy and traceability.

• Support continuous improvement of Color & Material development tools and workflows.

• Learn and apply brand standards, testingrequirementsand compliance guidelines.

5. Learning, Growth & Team Contribution

• Build foundational knowledge of footwear construction, colors,materialsand manufacturing processes.

• Actively seek feedback and coaching from senior developers.

• Stay curious about materials innovation,sustainabilityand industry best practices.

• Contribute positively to a collaborative, solution-orientedteamculture.