JustFab is looking for a Footwear Product Developer to manage the end-to-end product development process for footwear, ensuring styles meet aesthetic, fit, function, quality, cost, and timeline objectives, while acting as a liaison between various departments and vendors.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of materials, constructions, and manufacturing processes for women’s, men’s, and kid’s footwear.
- Proficient in Centric PLM, Microsoft 365, and general line planning or costing tools.
- Working knowledge of Smartsheet or equivalent project management tools.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Design to ensure materials, construction, and aesthetic intent are aligned from concept through final confirmation.
- Collaborate with Production, Planning, and Merchandising to confirm costing, MOQ validation, and delivery timelines.
- Lead fit and construction reviews, ensuring materials, proportions, and balance meet design and quality standards.
- Record and communicate fit, material, and construction feedback in Centric PLM, ensuring timely vendor updates.
- Serve as the day-to-day contact for development communication with vendors and agents, managing samples, comments, and approvals.
- Request, track, and manage footwear prototypes through each development stage, ensuring timely delivery and GTM calendar alignment.
- Validate accuracy of colorways, materials, logos, and packaging components before PO release.
Other
- 3–5 years of development experience preferably in footwear (fast-fashion, lifestyle, or DTC environment).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Experience with comfort, cold-weather, or fashion footwear categories.
- Knowledge of Asian factory networks and vendor management.
