Senior Product Manager Footwear Job at Adidas (Tokyo)

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Senior Developer

The Senior Developer drives the product development process by partnering with D...

Location

United States , Rockford

Salary:

Not provided

Wolverine Worldwide

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
7+ years of product development experience required
Proven leadership skills with at least 2 years’ experience in leading or influencing others
Technically proficient with an extensive understanding of footwear constructions
Advanced knowledge of fit/construction and costing
Solid computer skills including MS Office Suite
Exceptional follow-through skills and attention to detail
Solid communication skills are required, including the ability to manage strong and effective cross functional relationships within the organization
In-depth computer skills and experience with AI footwear development tools, 3D, Adobe Illustrator and Photo-Shop software

Job Responsibility

Manages a product development category and/or team
Serves as a pro-active conduit between design and Global Supply Chain throughout the seasonal development process
Manage the product development process to ensure timely delivery of product that is in-line with target costs and meets calendar deadlines
Manages the product creation process from conception through commercialization by being the technical expert
Manages the product confirmation/sample process
Lead and manage a robust review process of each technical packs against the briefing goals and effectively communicate results to help inform/improved product creation and manufacturability
Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies
Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager

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Footwear Technologist

The Garment / Product Tech department at River Island supports the Buying and De...

Location

United Kingdom , West London

Salary:

Not provided

River Island

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience as an Experienced Technologist or Senior Technologist - with Management experience, in a Retail or Manufacturing Technical environment is required
Track record of successfully mentoring / developing others
Strong knowledge of sizing, pattern making / grading and of construction methods
Extensive product testing and compliance experience with a solid understanding of technical and legal standards
Relevant multi-product experience
Good experience / knowledge of working across multiple sourcing locations
Substantial supply chain management experience
Strong interest in product and the River Island brand is essential
Good people management skills - includes coaching and mentoring skills
Good interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence

Job Responsibility

Is the lead for all Technical considerations on their departments/ categories – guiding team and influencing all stakeholders on Technical aspects
Manage a team effectively, setting the direction and objectives to be achieved for your team, ensuring individuals are working towards those objectives, providing timely feedback and support to enable each to work to the best of their abilities
includes identifying training needs and supporting development planning
Through your market/ industry awareness as well as knowledge of River Island customer, you identify opportunities for improvements to process and / or product
Supports the Tech Manager in reviewing the divisional tech strategy considering own department business goals and objectives as well as emerging developments and trends in the industry
Lead the product development process –focusing on ‘Right First Time’, to support consistency in fit and quality and to reduce the time taken to seal a product
Leads an efficient and effective product approval process – is responsible for ensuring the relevant KPI’s are achieved and delivery is compliant to all RI standards (includes those of wholesale partners and all markets in which River Island has a presence)
Conducts regular reviews of fit and quality standards across product areas and feeds back/ challenges team and suppliers where necessary to ensure standards are maintained or exceeded
Brand Sizing – in conjunction with peers in the division, regularly monitor and review grade rules to ensure consistent application and relevance
organise / drive regular ‘Fit Squads’ across product areas (including Home Production where relevant) to ensure fit remains consistent and relevant

What we offer

Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site
Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway
A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year
Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders
Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays
Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding
Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress
A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan
The choice to opt in for healthcare through our provider AXA
25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need

Fulltime

Director Design Basketball Footwear

PUMA is seeking a visionary and strategic Director Design for Basketball Footwea...

Location

United States of America , Somerville

Salary:

135600.00 - 187795.00 USD / Year

Puma Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of experience in footwear design, with a strong focus on performance or basketball categories
7 years of leadership experience managing design teams and cross-functional collaboration
Deep understanding of basketball culture, athlete needs, and footwear innovation
Strong portfolio showcasing performance footwear design and storytelling
Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills
Domestic & International Travel required - up to 40%

Job Responsibility

Define and lead the long-term design vision and seasonal strategies for basketball footwear
Oversee the full design process from concept to final product, ensuring alignment with performance, brand, and market goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product line management, sports marketing, engineering, and merchandising
Mentor and manage a team of designers, fostering creativity, technical excellence, and professional growth
Integrate athlete feedback, trend research, and consumer insights into design decisions
Ensure innovation in materials, construction, and sustainability within the basketball category
Present design concepts and product stories to senior leadership and external partners
Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and emerging trends in basketball culture and performance

What we offer

Bonus
Benefits

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Senior Merchant

For our clients merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer! We are ...

Location

United States , Beaverton

Salary:

Not provided

Apex Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher, or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
4+ years’ experience in Footwear, Apparel, Equipment, or relevant consumer product merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
Strong command of common retail and/or digital metrics such as sell-through, margin, full price realization, weeks of supply, etc.
Proven ability to translate consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into in-season and long-term breakthrough strategies
Preparing seasonal tools to equip your marketplace partners with an understanding of seasonal priorities.
Experience developing strong working relationships with teammates and cross-functional partners
Great teammate and contributor, with an attitude and excitement to learn new things
Strong communication skills and comfort navigating a cross-functional matrix with an emphasis on influencing skills
Attention to detail, understanding the importance of consistency

Job Responsibility

Driving the consumer product offering across the different merchandising dimensions
Influencing the product offering End to End (from insights to adoption)
Focusing on multi-season management

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program with company match after 12 months
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months
Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team

Senior Lead - Footwear Development & Engineering

This is your opportunity to become part of the worlds’ fastest growing sports co...

Location

Vietnam , Ho Chi Minh City

Salary:

Not provided

On AG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong expertise in footwear engineering with highly attentive to details, function and quality
Experience in people management and stakeholder management in working with cross functional teams
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively across teams and departments
Able to travel frequently to On’s manufacturing partners both in south and north of Vietnam

Job Responsibility

Lead footwear engineering functions such as pattern, tooling etc.
Establish guideline for pattern and last management
Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support during product development meetings
Lead process standardization in development and commercialization
Work with innovation team to support the implementation of new technologies into inline production
Live and share our commitment to sustainability, product integrity and quality, and drive initiatives that set ON apart from other brands
Oversee product development and commercialization timelines to guarantee on-time deliveries.

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Senior Merchant

You will work closely with fellow merchants and cross-functional teams within Gl...

Location

United States , Beaverton

Salary:

Not provided

Apex Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher, or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
4+ years’ experience in Footwear, Apparel, Equipment, or relevant consumer product merchandising, product creation and/or retail in a vertical, multi-brand or digital environment
Strong command of common retail and/or digital metrics such as sell-through, margin, full price realization, weeks of supply, etc.
Proven ability to translate consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into in-season and long-term breakthrough strategies
Preparing seasonal tools to equip your marketplace partners with an understanding of seasonal priorities.
Experience developing strong working relationships with teammates and cross-functional partners
Great teammate and contributor, with an attitude and excitement to learn new things
Strong communication skills and comfort navigating a cross-functional matrix with an emphasis on influencing skills
Attention to detail, understanding the importance of consistency

Job Responsibility

Drive the consumer product offering across the different merchandising dimensions
Influence the product offering End to End (from insights to adoption)
Focus on multi-season management of our clients most innovative franchises

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program with company match after 12 months
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months
Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team

Manager Category Management, ORI FTW

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Drive the ORI FTW category bus...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

Not provided

Adidas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-10 years of experience in Category Management/product required
Regional experience preferred
Creation background is a plus
Passionate for FTW
University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing
Sporting goods or fashion industry experience required
Fluent in English
Has lived and worked in different cultures or has substantial experience working in regional teams
High Business Acumen
Strong Computer Skills including Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot), Powerpoint, etc

Job Responsibility

Drive the ORI FTW category business success within guidelines set by Global BUs
Support Senior merchandising director in the execution of product strategy
Category interface between CCS team (identify business opportunities, SMU opportunities, performance results, market trends/insights, category plans, etc.)
Responsible for CCS creation to drive local relevance and additional opportunities, capability to work independently
Good communication and influence skills to work with cross functional team
Drive market/consumer insights and strategic concepts into a product plan with long term lifecycle that considers end to end consumer journey
Responsible for the business success of the category incl. setting forecasts, pricing corridor, size range, RID and Sell-through
Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, range adoption incl. brand collection, pricing corridor compliance, monthly flow, ARP, etc.
Define extended range for sample ordering and order samples sets for GCA, including inline pre-sale & SMS, plus ISC, etc.
Set price bands according to target (standard margin based on average price)

Fulltime

Senior Key Account Manager

The Senior Key Account Manager, Canada will support business development and gro...

Location

Canada

Salary:

Not provided

Crocs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent professional experience
5-8 years of industry sales experience required
footwear experience preferred
5+ years of strategic/key account experience required
Proficiency in English & French preferred by not required
Strong work experience in planning/forecasting & merchandising preferred
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Solid understanding of Canada retail and wholesale footwear landscape and consumer insights
Proficiency in Microsoft office, particularly Excel and Power Point
Frequent travel 50%+, overnights, night and weekend work may be required

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end account operations from order acquisition through delivery, including sales execution, profitability, forecasting, compliance, credit claims, returns, and reporting for key accounts
Drive pre-book and at-once sales while optimizing assortments, product mix, gross-to-net revenue, and achievement of seasonal, category, and territory sales targets
Develop and implement strategic sell-in and sell-through plans in partnership with marketing, retail activation, and merchandising to ensure strong in-store execution, visual standards, and brand presence
Analyze performance using retail math and marketplace insights to identify growth opportunities, underdeveloped markets, new account potential, and actions related to inventory management, markdowns, and seasonal transitions
Prepare and deliver seasonal sales presentations aligned with HEYDUDE brand initiatives and category strategies
Serve as a key liaison across internal teams and external partners, building positive relationships, collaborating cross-functionally, and sharing best practices across the sales organization

Senior Product Manager Footwear

Adidas

Location:
Japan , Tokyo

Category:
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Job Posted:
January 25, 2026

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