Footwear Technologist

Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

Were looking for a skilled Footwear Technologist who can bring our footwear ranges to life from first sketch to final step.Youll be the go-to expert making sure our kicks look good, feel great, and stand up to adventure.What you will do :

Collaborate and advise on product development
Store visits
Technical specification packages (i.e. size specifications) are documented on PLM for suppliers to use in creating products to be developed for bulk production.
Conduct fit sessions, wearer trails, and material compliance to perfect the product.
Do approvals and or rejects for prototypes, pre production and bulk production
Provide information for the development of technical footwear manuals
Troubleshoot production and QC related issues and ensure the approval process adheres to the critical path.
Ad Hoc Footwear related responsibilities
Work hand-in-hand with designers and merch teams to develop footwear thats on-brand and on-trend.
Ensure every pair meets our high standards for comfort, durability, and quality.
Collaborate with suppliers and factories to make sure specifications are spot-on and compliance is met.
Keep an eye on new materials, trends, and tech to keep us ahead of the game.

What Youll Bring

In-depth knowledge of patterns, LASTs, outsole moulds and fitting

Exposure to in-house systems (e.g. Product Life Cycle Management (PLM))
Experience as a Footwear Technologist or in a similar technical footwear role.
In-depth knowledge of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing.
Sharp problem-solving skills and an eye for detail.
Strong communication skills to work across teams and with suppliers.
A passion for creating footwear people love to wear.

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