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Senior Lead - Innovation Footwear Developer

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Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Footwear Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience in sports footwear, innovation development, R&D, engineering or a closely related field
  • Deep expertise in at least one footwear technical discipline
  • Strong working fluency across product development, materials, upper or bottom-unit engineering, tooling and manufacturing processes
  • Proven record of moving technologies from early prototypes through validation, industrialisation and repeatable production
  • Strong experience working directly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners within the Asian footwear manufacturing ecosystem
  • Practical capability in experimental design, structured problem-solving, root-cause analysis, risk management and interpretation of test or manufacturing data
What the job really is

As a Senior Lead - Innovation Footwear Developer, you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative footwear technologies in Vietnam, ensuring they are validated and ready for production. Your role involves collaborating with various teams to translate athlete needs into technical requirements, conducting experiments, and managing the technology transfer process to manufacturing partners. You will also engage with partners in the Asian manufacturing ecosystem to enhance technical capabilities and drive successful innovation outcomes.

Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant collaboration across multiple teams and regions, which may require flexibility in communication and working hours
  • The position emphasizes influence without formal authority, which may be challenging for some candidates
  • No specific benefits or compensation details are provided in the posting
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