Job Title: Product Developer - Teva Footwear
Reports to: Assistant Manager, Product Development - Teva Footwear
Location: Goleta, CA - Hybrid
Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday
The RoleAs a Product Developer for Teva Footwear, you'll play a vital role in supporting the product creation process from initial brief through final prototyping and sample delivery. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate materials, construction, and performance, ensuring every product meets Teva's standards for quality and innovation. Your expertise will help drive timely execution, cost analysis, and successful commercialization of new footwear designs.
Your Impact- Support the product creation process from brief stage through final prototyping and salesman samples
- Participate in project reviews with product creation and development teams, focusing on patterns, mold processes, materials, pricing, yield & cost analysis, manufacturing processes, and end use performance
- Generate and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects
- Participate in product teardowns to evaluate construction, comfort, and cost concerns
- Execute developmental projects according to critical timelines and cost/margin targets
- Facilitate timely creation, delivery, and approval of technical information (shell patterns, 2D's, 3D's, lasts, blueprints, cost sheets)
- Assist in fit and wear testing, diagnosing commercialization issues and ensuring successful mass production
- Travel to development factories and trade shows as needed
- Track and manage sample delivery, ensuring all meeting dates are met and production confirmation samples are approved
Who You Are- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 2-4 years' experience in the footwear industry
- Experience building product specifications
- Understanding of material applications for product use
- General knowledge of product constructions
- Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe applications
- Exposure to FlexPLM or similar systems
What We'll Give You - Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We've created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they're valued.
- Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
- Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees' needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
- Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
- Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
- Health and Wellness - There's nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
$72,600.00 - $98,000.00
The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:
Goleta, California
Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.
