Footwear product development Specialist

We are on a mission to drive and expand Onitsuka Tiger’s global business and become the most iconic premium lifestyle brand. We are seeking a talented and passionate footwear product development Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong aesthetic sense, a keen understanding of market trends, and the ability to develop footwear products that align with our brand vision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (Internal: Product Planning, MD, Design, Global Production; External: OEM factories, suppliers) in the development of footwear products.
• Research new functions and new materials for footwear (uppers and soles).
• Conduct development in accordance with quality standards (such as chemical substance management) and CSR requirements.
• Manage product cost and sample delivery schedules.
• Business trips to domestic and overseas factories to check samples and production.

Your Experience

• Proven experience in footwear product development and/ or production management.
• Strong knowledge of footwear construction, materials (uppers, soles), and manufacturing processes.
• Experience collaborating with OEM factories, suppliers, and cross-functional teams (design, merchandising, production).
• Knowledge and understanding of quality standard, chemical substance regulations, and CSR requirement in manufacturing.
• Ability to manage product costing and production schedule.
• Over 3 years of experience in product development of footwear.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent knowledge of the English and Italian languages (knowledge of Japanese language is a plus).

Our Values: Ownership, agile, adaptive, proactive& organized

We believe in working together with Respect, Teamwork, collaboration & as brand ambassadors.

Does this sound like you?

• You’re proactive . You learn and grow, responding well to a start-up environment.
• You are an excellent communicator
• You’re collaborative & a team player . You work seamlessly with other teams.
• You work under pressure & tight deadlines
• You have passion for Fashion . You always strive for best-in-class results and are an example for others.

THE HISTORY AND VISION OF Onitsuka Tiger

Onitsuka Tiger was born in 1949 as a sports shoe brand. The company continued to evolve until 1977, actively incorporating innovative ideas and technologies. In 2002, the company was reborn as a fashion brand in search of a more sophisticated style. Shoes that were once used for competitions were updated to shoes for town use, and they became loved as fashion items. Newly designed clothing and bags also express Onitsuka Tiger's commitment to both traditional detailing and a fashion mindset. Onitsuka Tiger is now undergoing a further evolution. It is sublimating itself into a "premium fashion brand. This premium is not about the price of a product, but rather about the brand's worldview, commitment to quality, and service, meaning one and only.