Cole Haan

Product Developer, Men’s Footwear

Cole Haan  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

The Footwear Product Developer manages the commercialization process from seasonal handoff to confirmation reviews. This role bridges the gap between design intent and factory execution through daily communication with Asia development teams and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate brings a proactive approach to cost optimization, regularly analyzing CBD sheets and delivering creative material or engineering solutions to secure critical TFOB targets.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Sample Management

  • Track and manage incoming and outgoing product samples and packages
  • Maintain and organize the Product Development (PD) product closet, ensuring all CFM samples are properly stocked, cataloged, and accessible
  • Tracking and Maintaining Logs in PLM for CONFIRMATION/APPROVAL/PROTO

Product Development Duties

  • Develop seasonal carryover SKUs, including handoff to factories and follow-up on development status and outstanding request
  • Develop new uppers on existing construction
  • Prepare and maintain specs to support PD and CAM team as needed
  • Upload and maintain the main sketch image to support UPC label creation and product tracking
  • Handle daily factory communication with Product Creation and Asia Product Development teams regarding development, costing, sample status and approvals
  • Assist with product confirmation reviews by organizing and pulling relevant samples, materials, and swatches for comparison
  • Review costing breakdown sheets (CBD) from factories and proactively suggest alternative materials or engineering solutions to ensure SKUs meet TFOB
  • Update PLM during each milestone. Record and track Product Development handoff dates and key milestones in PLM to help ensure on-time sample delivery
  • Conduct market, competitive, and trend research to support seasonal product development initiatives

Support Cross-Functional Communication

  • Attend Product Development meetings and provide support as needed
  • Participate in meetings with cross functional team and follow-up actions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in footwear design/ development, accessories or a related field
  • 3+ years prior experience in Men’s Dress Footwear Product Development or related field.
  • Foundational knowledge of footwear constructions, materials, especially leather, development and manufacturing processes is preferred
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and collaborative team player
  • Experience in working and communicating with Asia based offices and suppliers
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel is required
  • Experience with PLM systems preferred
  • Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of urgency
  • Organization and prioritization of multiple simultaneous projects
  • Attention to detail across all workflows and specifications
  • Communication and collaboration with cross-functional and overseas partners
  • Problem-solving and decision-making, skilled at reviewing data
  • Time management in a fast-paced environment
  • Adaptability and resilience when navigating changing priorities

Base Salary/Hourly Range: From $80,000 to $100,000 annually*
Bonus Eligibility: Yes, eligible for annual target bonus based on company and individual performance
Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Holidays and Cole Haan Discounts

  • Rate of pay dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience

This position is not available to be performed in Colorado.

Cole Haan

About Cole Haan

Cole Haan became an independently owned company again in 2013 and is growing rapidly in the US and abroad. We have earned a unique leadership position in the marketplace as a pioneer of goods that are as functional and versatile as they are crafted—most notably through our ZerøGrand and GrandSeries products. We are reinventing the world of modern footwear, handbags and accessories for consumers who seek style, versatility, and innovative comfortable function in their products.

The company’s worldwide headquarters is in Greenland, NH, with offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Amsterdam, Dubai and sourcing offices in Asia. Cole Haan is sold in more than 500 retail stores globally, digital platforms around the world and within our department store and specialty retail partners.

We seek hard-working team members who are entrepreneurial-minded, solutions-oriented who accept and own accountability, model integrity, value individuality and diversity, encourage teamwork and inspire creativity.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cole Haan is committed to meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law. We have been, and continue to be, committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and equal treatment of all qualified individuals -- regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other factors that are not job related.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1928
Website
colehaan.com
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