Les missions du poste
CONTEXTAND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
TheDevelopmentManagerNew CreationsKidsis responsible forleading the product development process for assigned footwear categories, ensuring designs are translated into commerciallyviable, innovative, and consumer-right products. Based at HQ, this role partners closely with Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Asia-based development teams to bring seasonal collections to life on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
MAIN REPONSIBILITIES
Product Development
- Manage the end-to-end development process for assigned categories, from design handoff to final confirmation.
- Translate design concepts into manufacturable products, balancing creativity with technical feasibility.
- Ensure all products meet brand standards for quality,fit, performance, and cost.
- Review prototypes, wear-test results, and production samples; provide actionable feedback to Asia teams.
- Partner with Materials and Engineering teams to integrate innovation and sustainability goals.
Project Management
- Oversee seasonal calendars and ensure all deadlines are achieved across multiple categories.
- Coordinate daily communication between HQ and Asia development offices/factories.
- Anticipate and resolve issues in sampling, costing, or production that may affect deadlines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Designtoproblem-solve construction, fit, and material challenges.
- Partner withtheProduct Merch teamon target costing, product briefs, and line planning alignment.
- Collaborate with Asia development managers to ensure smooth handoffs and execution.
- Provide leadership visibility on risks, opportunities, and progress updates throughout the season.
Le profil recherché
- Experience of managing remote teams in Asiaessential.
- Strong technical knowledge of footwear construction, pattern engineering, and manufacturing processes.
- Proventrack recordof bringing consumer-right footwear to market on time and to standard.
- Experience working with Asia-based factories or development centers.
- Skilled in calendar management and project prioritization.
- Proficiencyin PLM systems and digital development tools (3D CAD preferred).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in cross-cultural collaboration
Bienvenue chez Lacoste
Héritée de notre vision unique du fashion-sport, l'égalité des chances nous fait avancer et nos méthodes de recrutement suivent cet engagement en valorisant avant tout les compétences et en accueillant tous types de talents.
Nous nous engageons à favoriser un environnement inclusif où l'élégance va au-delà du style et où chacun/e d'entre nous a la possibilité de réaliser son plein potentiel.
Publiée le 03/05/2026 - Réf : 4143869-64090935
