Director of Footwear Development

Director of Footwear Product Development
ABOUT US
For over 40 years, Propét Footwear has crafted high-quality shoes that put foot health first. We believe comfort starts with the perfect fit, which is why we offer stylish, supportive footwear in a full range of sizes and widths. Our products are designed to help people move comfortably—whether they’re walking the dog, running errands, hiking, or playing pickleball. At Propét, we create footwear that fits real life.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Propét Footwear is seeking a Director of Footwear Product Development to own the full product lifecycle—from market analysis and seasonal planning through factory-level execution and launch. This role is the connective point between brand vision, sales intelligence, and manufacturing reality.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to inform seasonal product direction

Monitor sales performance of launched products and manage portfolio assortment to hit revenue targets

Partner with sales and marketing leadership on product ideation and brand alignment

Seasonal Development & Lifecycle Management

Lead seasonal line reviews and manage the full product lifecycle from concept through retirement

Develop and maintain product and design briefs aligned to brand standards

Coordinate with designers and overseas factories to develop new styles, colorways, and materials

Factory & Technical Execution

Transmit final designs to manufacturing partners; evaluate and approve pullover and fit samples

Negotiate product costs with overseas factories and revise designs as needed to hit target price points

Coordinate on final dimensions, materials, and fit specifications

Drive fit-testing procedures, synthesize feedback, and update development specs accordingly

Manage quality issues in partnership with Quality Assurance and manufacturing

QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of footwear industry experience in product development, with a track record of successful multi-season launches

Demonstrated ability to manage a large catalog and complex seasonal development calendars

Strong cross-functional collaborator—comfortable engaging directly with senior sales, marketing, and factory partners

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing timelines and priorities

Willingness to relocate to the greater Seattle/Auburn area

Ability to travel up to 8 times per year, including internationally

Collaboration and Teamwork

Effective Communication

Ability to bring vision and facilitate tactical execution

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