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

About the role

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, pro-management, supplier coordination and quality control, while building a strong foundation in footwear development processes.

MAIN REPONSIBILITIES

1. Color & Material Development Support

• Support the development of colors and materials from design brief through final approval.
• Assist in translating Color & Material design intent into development solutions aligned with cost, quality and manufacturability.
• Track and manage lab dips, color approvals, material submissions and sample feedback.
• Support consistency of color accuracy and material quality across prototypes and production samples.

2. Sample & Prototype Management

• Coordinate material sample requests, deliveries and review timelines with internal teams and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of sample status, revisions and approvals.
• Support internal evaluations and wear tests where applicable.
• Ensure samples meet design, development and 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

• Maintain accurate development files, BOMs, color standards and 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, testing requirements and compliance guidelines.

5. Learning, Growth & Team Contribution

• Build foundational knowledge of footwear construction, colors, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Actively seek feedback and coaching from senior developers.
• Stay curious about materials innovation, sustainability and industry best practices.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative, solution-oriented team culture.

Profile

• Education or first experience in footwear, product development, materials or related fields.
• Basic understanding of footwear materials and color processes.
• Interest in manufacturing, quality and execution.
• Familiarity with development documentation and sample workflows.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel / Office.
• Ability to learn PLM systems and internal development tools.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe tools is a plus.
• Education or first experience in footwear, product development, materials or related fields.
• Basic understanding of footwear materials and color processes.
• Interest in manufacturing, quality and execution.
• Familiarity with development documentation and sample workflows.

Equal opportunities

At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality. Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents. We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.