Associate Product Developer - Footwear

A mindful movement and yoga-inspired athletic apparel company focusing on studio-to-street lifestyle products.
$80,000 - $90,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Associate Product Developer - Footwear

Alo, a leader in mindful movement and yoga-inspired athletic apparel, is seeking an Associate Product Developer for their footwear division. This role sits at the intersection of design, technology, and production, requiring a unique blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving abilities. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a rapidly-growing brand that emphasizes the connection between studio practice and everyday life.

The role involves managing the complete product development lifecycle for footwear, from initial concept through to commercialization. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Sourcing, Product Integrity, Planning, and Merchandising to create innovative and beautiful products. Your responsibilities will span technical execution, development process management, quality assurance, and project coordination.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong footwear development background who wants to make a significant impact in a growing company. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $80,000 to $90,000, with additional benefits including performance bonuses, long-term incentives, and a progressive PTO policy.

The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong technical knowledge of footwear construction, and excellent project management skills. You'll need to be comfortable working with overseas vendors, managing complex projects, and ensuring all products meet quality standards while hitting critical deadlines. If you're passionate about creating innovative footwear products and want to be part of a company that values mindful movement and conscious living, this could be your next career move.

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Responsibilities For Associate Product Developer - Footwear

  • Manage the product development process and calendar from concept to commercialization
  • Develop and recommend options to meet pricing targets and ensure product performance integrity
  • Create and maintain BOM and development requirements in PLM system
  • Collaborate with Product Integrity for testing standards
  • Manage technical execution of footwear design including lasts, molds, and materials
  • Ensure development guidelines are followed for all styles and vendors
  • Execute development according to seasonal critical dates
  • Communicate technical specs for molds including 2D and 3D approvals
  • Conduct fit and wear testing for each new style

Requirements For Associate Product Developer - Footwear

  • 3-5 years of experience in footwear development, material development, production
  • BS degree or related field experience
  • Ability to work independently and with over-seas vendors
  • Solid understanding of footwear construction methods, materials, testing & evaluation techniques
  • Proven ability to lead and influence in fast-paced, collaborative environments
  • Project management skills with cross functional teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Cost negotiation and understanding of cost drivers
  • Keen attention to detail
  • PLM experience required

Benefits For Associate Product Developer - Footwear

  • Performance Bonuses
  • Long Term Incentives
  • PTO Policy

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