Senior Product Developer – Footwear

Senior Product Developer - FootwearLocation: London, UKAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Product Developer to lead the development of our footwear collections across both Menswear and Womenswear.Working closely with the Head of Product Development, Design team and a Footwear Designer, you will be responsible for driving the end-to-end product development process, ensuring each collection is delivered to the highest quality standards, on time, and within budget. You will play a key role in transforming creative concepts into commercially viable luxury products while maintaining the brand's distinctive aesthetic and craftsmanship.This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, solutions-driven product developer with strong technical knowledge of luxury footwear and an established supplier network.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the product development process across Menswear and Womenswear footwear collections, including 2 main collections and 2 capsule collections annually.Manage product development timelines to ensure all samples are delivered to critical path deadlines while maintaining the desired design aesthetic.Research and source innovative materials, components and manufacturing techniques to support the Design team's creative vision.Build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, while identifying and onboarding new footwear suppliers where appropriate.Act as the key liaison between Design, Production, Merchandising, Studio and external suppliers to ensure seamless communication throughout the development process.Review and provide technical comments on prototypes, SMS, pre-production and production samples.Own and manage the seasonal footwear development budget.Monitor development milestones and proactively resolve issues to ensure on-time delivery.Negotiate pricing with manufacturers in line with forecasted volumes and margin targets.Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within RLM, ensuring all system information