Senior Footwear Product Developer (m/f/d)
HEAD Sport GmbH
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT SPORTS?We are looking for people who want to turn their passion into a profession. People who share the creativity, focus and aspiration of our athletes. People who bring our brand and products to the world.FunctionDrive development of high-performance racquet sports footwear from concept to commercializationLead product creation with costing, performance and technical solutions for designers and factoriesManage tech packs (blueprints, patterns, color CADs, material maps) with design teamCollaborate with Asian manufacturing partners to ensure flawless executionOversee material testing, quality and durability with QC teamsEnsure on-time delivery while maintaining premium quality standardsInnovate by testing/implementing new materials, technologies and processesConduct regular business trips to Asia for development, production and QCPartner with cross-functional teams to meet design and performance goalsProfileMore than 10 years of experience in the development of sports performance footwear with a successful collaboration with factories in AsiaExpertise in production technologies, material testing and quality managementSolid knowledge of footwear lasts, materials, pattern making, shoe fitting and an understanding of laboratory test resultsExperience in footwear costing and cost optimizationFamiliarity with 3D software (Rhino, SolidWorks) and Adobe Illustrator is a plusFluent in English, German is an advantageStructured, independent and solution-oriented team player with a positive mindset, strong communication and project management skillsMentoring experience is welcomeWillingness to travel internationally approx. 4 times a year, mainly to AsiaOfferFull-time job in an international environmentEmployee shop with top sports equipmentSports facilities and sporty colleaguesFlexible working hoursCollective accident insuranceLunch and transportation allowance (public transportation)Located in an amazing location by Lake ConstancePlease upload your application with CV, motivation letter and information about previous shoe development projects online to our system.