Product Development Manager - New Creations - Footwear (Kids) / (F/H)
CONTEXTAND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
TheDevelopmentManagerNew CreationsKidsis responsible forleading the product development process for assigned footwear categories, ensuring designs are translated into commerciallyviable, innovative, and consumer-right products. Based at HQ, this role partners closely with Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Asia-based development teams to bring seasonal collections to life on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
MAIN REPONSIBILITIES
Product Development
Manage the end-to-end development process for assigned categories, from design handoff to final confirmation.
Translate design concepts into manufacturable products, balancing creativity with technical feasibility.
Ensure all products meet brand standards for quality,fit, performance, and cost.
Review prototypes, wear-test results, and production samples; provide actionable feedback to Asia teams.
Partner with Materials and Engineering teams to integrate innovation and sustainability goals.
Project Management
Oversee seasonal calendars and ensure all deadlines are achieved across multiple categories.
Coordinate daily communication between HQ and Asia development offices/factories.
Anticipate and resolve issues in sampling, costing, or production that may affect deadlines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Design to problem-solve construction, fit, and material challenges.
Partner with the Product Merch team on target costing, product briefs, and line planning alignment.
Collaborate with Asia development managers to ensure smooth handoffs and execution.
Provide leadership visibility on risks, opportunities, and progress updates throughout the season.