We seek an experienced footwear product developer who’s driven, collaborative and passionate about women’s footwear to join our Contemporary Fashion team in New York.
We are Caleres, a global footwear company with brands that fit people’s lives. We are ferocious about fit and living our mission of inspiring people to feel good, feet first.
We seek people who:
• Effectively communicate with sourcing countries to advise of product changes and new development and production issues
• Partner with cross-functional teams to procure sampling materials for development milestones
• Maintain knowledge of current fashion trends, developing product styling to meet customer and market needs
• Manage staff performance, ensuring expectations and division objectives are met
• Create and manage production calendar, line plans and sample budget
We seek people with these qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5+ years experience in the footwear industry
• Knowledge of materials, pattern and footwear constructions
• Strong team player with ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong prioritization, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD & PLM system strongly preferred
But most of all, we seek believers who share in our ferocity for fit. People who believe remarkable things are possible and will not stop striving for them.
People passionate about their work. People who hold themselves and others accountable. People who think a $2.6 billion company should be as creative as a start-up. People driven by an insatiable curiosity. People who care about being the best, among the best.
