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Lead – Footwear Developer (Performance Trail)(m/w/x)

Zürich
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Developing high-performance trail running footwear with Swiss engineering. End-to-end product development expertise required. 6+ years footwear industry experience, trail running knowledge needed.

Requirements

  • 6+ years footwear industry experience, high-performance running/trail/outdoor complexity background
  • Trail running industry knowledge and translating athlete needs into technical solutions
  • End-to-end product development process expertise, including prototyping and sampling management
  • Ability to connect, lead, and influence diverse cross-functional teams across geographies
  • Skill in evaluating technical trade-offs for innovation and commercial scalability
  • Genuine passion for trails and drive to build best fitting, performing, desirable trail products

Tasks

  • Own and represent product development process
  • Ensure critical dates and milestones are met
  • Act as technical advisor during briefing and design
  • Align complex trail concepts with performance metrics
  • Facilitate technical alignment between teams
  • Translate technical requirements to manufacturing partners
  • Recommend specialized trail materials and tooling
  • Balance functional requirements with pricing targets
  • Validate prototypes with testing team
  • Collaborate with biomechanics experts
  • Solve complex off-road challenges using consumer insights
  • Monitor product costs
  • Identify construction efficiencies
  • Maintain technical integrity of trail products
  • Partner with innovation team
  • Commercialize new trail technologies
  • Bring Swiss Engineering breakthroughs to market

Work Experience

  • 6 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
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