Senior Technical Designer, Women’s Footwear

***Please submit application with link to online portfolio or work samples***

JOB MISSION: To provide technical support and direction on manufacturing techniques and process during all phases of product development, commercialization and production to ensure products meet or exceed company standards and/or consumer expectations for fit, aesthetic value and structural integrity.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Act as technical resource for design, development and merchandising for footwear construction new concept ideas and product enhancements
• Attend all product development meetings to offer technical support and direction
• Review development samples seasonally, note all technical corrections and fit assessment, communicate direction to global team and source factory
• Attend all fit-related sessions and provide direction to global technical managers
• Work to improve fit and comfort consistency between countries / factories
• Maintain guidelines of global fit standards and process
• Ensure consistency in comfort package, construction and materials globally, establish and monitor comfort standards
• Assist in training developers in technical area, improve product tech packs sent to factories for proto development.
• Partner to enhance and improve PI specification details for components, materials and finish.
• Establish, document and drive the use of standards for construction and manufacturing methods
• Manage wear test program in NY office, assimilating all feedback and make necessary corrections or recommendations
• Travel to source factories, global offices as needed to monitor, evaluate technical managers and process
• To be available for deployment for special projects or critical situations
• Assist in developing strategies and processes that support the technical / quality department and corporate goals
• Continually evaluate and improve all technical / quality related processes

Requirements:

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 10+ years working in footwear related industry
• Exposure and in-depth working knowledge of all footwear development and manufacturing departments
• In depth, knowledge of all footwear supporting industries
• Must have a background in pattern and last making
• Complete working knowledge of fit procedures
• Full knowledge of women's footwear pattern types and constructions
• Full knowledge of all supporting industry, molds, outsoles, tucks, shanks, insoles, heels, alternative materials, etc.
• Occasional refinishing or repairing of products required, which will require the use of hand tools, finishing brushes and buffing machines
• Capable of managing, directing and training a wide and diverse group of individuals
• Manage in country technical and quality staff, primarily focusing on India and China

***Please submit application with link to online portfolio or work samples***

Base Salary/Hourly Range: From $140,000 to $160,000 annually*

Bonus Eligibility: Yes, eligible for annual target bonus based on company and individual performance

Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Holidays and Cole Haan Discounts

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cole Haan is committed to meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law. We have been, and continue to be, committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and equal treatment of all qualified individuals - regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other factors that are not job related.