The People Brand
Footwear Product Developer II
Manhattan Beach, CA · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$100kDetected 36 days ago
Project ManagementExcelAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Our client is seeking a Product Developer II to support the end-to-end development and commercialization of footwear across multiple categories. This role will partner closely with Product, Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Production, and factory teams to bring innovative products to market while ensuring timelines, quality standards, and business
- This is an excellent opportunity for a product developer who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants exposure to the full product creation lifecycle. The role offers meaningful responsibility and visibility across development, fit, costing, commercialization, testing, and production readiness.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned footwear categories from concept handoff through production readiness.
- Drive development timelines, seasonal milestones, and commercialization deliverables.
- Identify risks proactively and partner cross-functionally to keep projects moving forward.
- Support multiple seasonal development calendars throughout the year.
- Coordinate with internal teams and factory partners to ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Contribute to process improvements that support scalability and operational efficiency.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned factory partners and suppliers.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of footwear product development experience.
- Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, fit, and manufacturing.
- Experience working directly with overseas factories and suppliers.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and product management systems.
- Experience within casual footwear, comfort footwear, sandals, or related categories.
- Familiarity with product testing and compliance processes.
- Experience managing multiple categories and seasonal development calendars.
- Required
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Preferred
- Ideal Candidate
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Passionate about product creation, fit, comfort, and consumer experience.
Nice to have
- Product Developer II
- Confidential Lifestyle Footwear Brand
- This is an excellent opportunity for a product developer who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants exposure to the full product creation lifecycle.
- The role offers meaningful responsibility and visibility across development, fit, costing, commercialization, testing, and production readiness.
- Product Development & Commercialization
- Ensure product specifications, BOMs, costing information, and development documentation are accurate and complete.
- Seasonal Calendar Management
- Track sample progress, approvals, testing requirements, and key development milestones.
Compensation
- $90k-$100k
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