Senior Manager, Development Footwear

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

Manage the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Unit(s) and directly interact with Tier 1 supply partners. Provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production. This role combines the aspect of actively executing the professional content of a Manager Development with managerial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities: 70% Product Developer:

• Translate design vision and consumer needs into products which support the Business Units’ product strategy.
• Engineer workable prototypes which address desired function, cosmetics, market appeal and manufacturability and meet adidas quality standards.
• Communicate all necessary information and coordinate all necessary tasks that support on time Color Way Activation for all assigned projects.
• Manage the direct development process b...