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Director of Footwear Product Development
ABOUT US
For over 40 years, Propét Footwear has crafted high-quality shoes that put foot health first. We believe comfort starts with the perfect fit, which is why we offer stylish, supportive footwear in a full range of sizes and widths. Our products are designed to help people move comfortably—whether they’re walking the dog, running errands, hiking, or playing pickleball. At Propét, we create footwear that fits real life.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Propét Footwear is seeking a Director of Footwear Product Development to own the full product lifecycle—from market analysis and seasonal planning through factory-level execution and launch. This role is the connective point between brand vision, sales intelligence, and manufacturing reality.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to inform seasonal product direction
Monitor sales performance of launched products and manage portfolio assortment to hit revenue targets
Partner with sales and marketing leadership on product ideation and brand alignment
Seasonal Development & Lifecycle Management
Lead seasonal line reviews and manage the full product lifecycle from concept through retirement
Develop and maintain product and design briefs aligned to brand standards
Coordinate with designers and overseas factories to develop new styles, colorways, and materials
Factory & Technical Execution
Transmit final designs to manufacturing partners; evaluate and approve pullover and fit samples
Negotiate product costs with overseas factories and revise designs as needed to hit target price points
Coordinate on final dimensions, materials, and fit specifications
Drive fit-testing procedures, synthesize feedback, and update development specs accordingly
Manage quality issues in partnership with Quality Assurance and manufacturing
QUALIFICATIONS
8+ years of footwear industry experience in product development, with a track record of successful multi-season launches
Demonstrated ability to manage a large catalog and complex seasonal development calendars
Strong cross-functional collaborator—comfortable engaging directly with senior sales, marketing, and factory partners
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing timelines and priorities
Willingness to relocate to the greater Seattle/Auburn area
Ability to travel up to 8 times per year, including internationally
Collaboration and Teamwork
Effective Communication
Ability to bring vision and facilitate tactical execution
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Worksite address
auburn, WA, 98002, US
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