Sr. Specialist, Product Development

Caleres•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Stuart Weitzman is a leading luxury footwear brand that is synonymous with strength in femininity. Defined by an energetic, modern and bold attitude, Stuart Weitzman is known for its unique approach to melding fashion, function, and fit in every silhouette. The brand's focus on creating timeless, effortless shoes that are engineered to empower women with both confidence and comfort has resonated around the world, as Stuart Weitzman is now available in all corners of the globe through an array of websites, boutiques, and retail partners. Position Title: Senior Specialist, Product Development Position Reports to: Director, Product Development Direct Reports: None Travel: <10% Location: New York Corporate Office What We Do – Accountabilities · Assures that the factories and sourcing teams have complete, accurate, and timely information about the product, in order to execute proper prototypes, samples and production shoes. · Assures quality through spec sheet review, coordination of prototypes, and fit & finish trials. · Assures ongoing and effective communication with suppliers, factories, and other company divisions. Essential Functions · Maintains appropriate systems with additions of new items, detailing of new colors and styles, and changes/modifications to product. · Research, develops and details materials and/or colors for new product development. · Details product lines. · Assist in giving work direction and guidance to Design and Product Development team members. · Communicate with the Far East and Spain on an on-going basis to advising of product changes, additional needs, and new development and production issues. · Communicate with the brand leadership, design team, and sales to provide feedback, finishing problems, and quality issues. · Assist in the maintenance of appropriate systems with additions of new items, detailing of new colors and styles, and changes/modifications to product. · Review and correct spec sheet details as necessary. · Assure updates material chart, prototype and sample tracking reports. · Assists in communication of material changes and other amendments to products before final trials. · Assists in adjusting our supplies as needed (i.e. Buckles, laces, webbing, etc…) · Ordering all sampling including PR request · Follow PDT milestone for PD and Design · Pack and unpacking samples · Tracking, Shipping (create commercial invoices) and receiving samples Preferred Qualifications & Education · Bachelor of Arts (BA) Fashion Design or Product Development · Design or Product Development Experience 3-5 years preferred · Knowledge of footwear constructions, parts and terminology is required, along with detailing experience · Proven organizational skills · Excellent verbal communication and presentation experience · Ability to prioritize tasks · Strong partnering, problem solving, analytical, and multi-tasking skills · Microsoft Office Products · Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign Preferred · CAD Preferred Knowledge of SAP and PLM software preferred Physical Requirements and/or Environment · Office/ Cube Stuart Weitzman is part of Caleres Inc., a market-leading portfolio of global footwear brands that includes Famous Footwear, Allen Edmonds, Sam Edelman, Suart Weitzman, Naturalizer, Vionic, and more. Our products are available virtually everywhere - in the nearly 1,000+ retail stores we operate, in hundreds of major department and specialty stores, on our branded e-commerce sites, and on many additional third-party retail platforms. Combined, these brands make Caleres a company with both a legacy and a mission. Our legacy is nearly 150 years of craftsmanship and our passion for fit, while our mission is to continue to inspire people to feel great… feet first. Visit caleres.com to learn more about us. Caleres and Stuart Weitzman are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits. Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud

Requirements

Knowledge of footwear constructions, parts and terminology is required, along with detailing experience
Proven organizational skills
Excellent verbal communication and presentation experience
Ability to prioritize tasks
Strong partnering, problem solving, analytical, and multi-tasking skills
Microsoft Office Products

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Fashion Design or Product Development
Design or Product Development Experience 3-5 years preferred
Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign Preferred
CAD Preferred Knowledge of SAP and PLM software preferred

Responsibilities

Assures that the factories and sourcing teams have complete, accurate, and timely information about the product, in order to execute proper prototypes, samples and production shoes.
Assures quality through spec sheet review, coordination of prototypes, and fit & finish trials.
Assures ongoing and effective communication with suppliers, factories, and other company divisions.
Maintains appropriate systems with additions of new items, detailing of new colors and styles, and changes/modifications to product.
Research, develops and details materials and/or colors for new product development.
Details product lines.
Assist in giving work direction and guidance to Design and Product Development team members.
Communicate with the Far East and Spain on an on-going basis to advising of product changes, additional needs, and new development and production issues.
Communicate with the brand leadership, design team, and sales to provide feedback, finishing problems, and quality issues.
Assist in the maintenance of appropriate systems with additions of new items, detailing of new colors and styles, and changes/modifications to product.
Review and correct spec sheet details as necessary.
Assure updates material chart, prototype and sample tracking reports.
Assists in communication of material changes and other amendments to products before final trials.
Assists in adjusting our supplies as needed (i.e. Buckles, laces, webbing, etc…)
Ordering all sampling including PR request
Follow PDT milestone for PD and Design
Pack and unpacking samples
Tracking, Shipping (create commercial invoices) and receiving samples