Job Description

Manage a product line through all stages of the development process.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

• In cooperation with designers and technicians, develop requisitions for new products and colorways, which comply with approved design-specifications and target cost.
• Manage the development status reports and maintain records to track projects.
• Communicate with Asian developers on the day to R&D issues.
• Liaison between design, LA technician, Asian developers and costing to help achieve target cost.
• Work with colorists to control, but not to limit, the number of colorways.
• Keep management informed of issues on products under development.
• Review and verify confirmation samples; manage the confirmation process by coordinating design and technical input and to hand over correct samples for mass production on a timely basis.
• Order national account and sales samples.
• Maintain and keep track of sales sample status.
• Provide go-by information for N/A & S/S.
• Coordinate sample requirements for shows, customer and pre-line meetings with LA technicians and Asian developers.
• Provide product information for line sheets and duty calculations.
• Assign style numbers and maintain divisional style masters.
• Manage running changes and communicate these changes to Asia and the sales department.
• Review first production cases to ensure production matches confirmation samples.

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILTIES-

• Help resolve daily issues that come up within the department.
• Liaison between development team and marketing for marketing sample needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

• Good team player that is capable of leading technical product development efforts and issues.
• Detail oriented.
• Follows procedures.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible work schedule:  Able to work extra hours as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

• One to three years of footwear experience, preferably in product and administration related positions.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Illustrator.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The pay range for this position is $24-$28/hour.