(Timberland: Associate Developer, Footwear

Timberland•Stratham, NH

About The Position

At Timberland, we’re a force of nature. We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or www.timberland.com. Associate Developer, Footwear (Timberland) What will you do? A day in the life of an Associate Footwear Developer at Timberland looks a little like this. You will ensure on-time and accurate prototype samples throughout seasonal milestones which meet cost targets and are suitable for production environment. You will maintain all required documentation and product integrity with respect to last development, upper development, mold development, and material and component development. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Project Management Manage assigned color up and low complexity new upper and totally new projects. Execute all details from line start to commercialization to achieve on-time buy-ready Concentrate on low- to medium-complexity projects with the opportunity for exposure to increasingly complex projects. Pre-cost assigned projects Sample Management - Monitor, track, organize and distribute development samples, including fit samples Manage assigned projects in accordance with the seasonal development calendar and commercialization calendar Shadow team members for totally new and future concept/platform development to increase knowledge Participate in overseas handover meetings Work with the 3D CAD, development and engineering teams to learn and understand the mold development process Fit - shadow engineering to learn and understand the fit process along with the blueprint and last development process Testing - review material testing reports to educate yourself on Timberland’s quality requirements under the guidance of the engineering, product development, and materials teams Assist team with submitting, monitoring and learning about finished shoe performance testing Lasts - Develop an understanding of last development in conjunction with Development and Engineering Fully support team with accurate product line management (PLM) data entry Maintain and update SharePoint/One Note seasonal tracking files with accuracy How you will do it: Work with the development team as needed on all aspects of product creation. Participate in product-related meetings including cross-functional team meetings, product reviews, seasonal materials, and tear-down meetings Develop competitive intelligence and market awareness Participate in all fit trials Partner with the development team and engineering on seasonal last development as assigned Shadow the development team and engineers to learn the development cycle, blueprints and last development process and relevant constructions. Demonstrate desire, motivation and a passion to increase depth of knowledge and become an asset to the team Shadow and engage with team on projects in The Shed and participate in required VF professional development classes Develop strong internal connections with the greater Product Creation organization: Costing, Materials, Production, the VF Asia organization, Quality Assurance, Customs, Design, Merchandising, Ace, Engineering, Lab, and CAD

Requirements

The agility and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams while handling multiple tasks
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Flexibility, open to change
The competence to work independently
A collaborative interaction style across multiple functions
A strong desire to increase your footwear development knowledge
Quantitative and PC skills, product line management experience preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The capability to organize information and effectively communicate with our multi-lingual teams
The ability to travel as required to: Overseas manufacturing facilities to shadow other Product Development team members to learn the development/production conditions Trade shows/Market visits
1-3 years of footwear development experience and professional achievements

Nice To Haves

formal education in a related field such as a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fashion Merchandising, Engineering, Industrial design or a related field
An interest in hands-on footwear-making is a plus; you’ll have access to our Maker Space to allow for learning and building alongside the design team

Responsibilities

Manage assigned color up and low complexity new upper and totally new projects.
Execute all details from line start to commercialization to achieve on-time buy-ready
Concentrate on low- to medium-complexity projects with the opportunity for exposure to increasingly complex projects.
Pre-cost assigned projects
Monitor, track, organize and distribute development samples, including fit samples
Manage assigned projects in accordance with the seasonal development calendar and commercialization calendar
Shadow team members for totally new and future concept/platform development to increase knowledge
Participate in overseas handover meetings
Work with the 3D CAD, development and engineering teams to learn and understand the mold development process
Shadow engineering to learn and understand the fit process along with the blueprint and last development process
Review material testing reports to educate yourself on Timberland’s quality requirements under the guidance of the engineering, product development, and materials teams
Assist team with submitting, monitoring and learning about finished shoe performance testing
Develop an understanding of last development in conjunction with Development and Engineering
Fully support team with accurate product line management (PLM) data entry
Maintain and update SharePoint/One Note seasonal tracking files with accuracy
Work with the development team as needed on all aspects of product creation.
Participate in product-related meetings including cross-functional team meetings, product reviews, seasonal materials, and tear-down meetings
Develop competitive intelligence and market awareness
Participate in all fit trials
Partner with the development team and engineering on seasonal last development as assigned
Shadow the development team and engineers to learn the development cycle, blueprints and last development process and relevant constructions.
Demonstrate desire, motivation and a passion to increase depth of knowledge and become an asset to the team
Shadow and engage with team on projects in The Shed and participate in required VF professional development classes
Develop strong internal connections with the greater Product Creation organization: Costing, Materials, Production, the VF Asia organization, Quality Assurance, Customs, Design, Merchandising, Ace, Engineering, Lab, and CAD

Benefits

extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions
a competitive compensation package
a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
40 paid hours of service time every year
discounts on ski passes
free kayak rentals

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