Codice di riferimento:  104846

Footwear Developer

Anywhere near Marche region, 57, IT

Fixed Term
  
  

Since 1964, Alaïa is a Parisian Fashion Maison, with a Couture soul and a timeless sense of beauty.
Azzedine Alaïa, a legendary master of cut, changed the look of fashion in the 80’s with his sculptural silhouettes. Today, the Belgian Creative Director Pieter Mulier, perpetuates his quest of perfection and modernity, sharing the same technical skills and passion for arts. Shape driven creations and iconic knits are sculpted on the body, crafting unique interpretations of the free beauty of women.
 

Reporting to the Footwear Development and Industrialisation Manager, the Footwear Developer is responsible for the development of footwear collections in collaboration with partner manufacturers, respecting timelines, budgets and aesthetic and technical requirements.

 

This is a fixed term contract with ASAP start.  

 

How will you make an impact?

  • You will monitor the development programme in cooperation with the footwear development and industrialisation manager and the manufacturers
  • You will launch and monitor prototypes, in collaboration with the with manufacturers
  • You will constantly review costs, in order to notice any constraints or pricing problem and suggest corrective actions
  • You will support the industrialisation team in product development

 

How will you experience success with us?

  • Previous experience in a similar position, with the ability to demonstrate a good technical knowledge of womens footwear and leathergoods
  • PLM
  • Work location needs to allow you to be in Marche region approx. 70% of your time
  • Need to travel to Italy to visit manufacturers and to Paris
  • Driving licence required
  • Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Resilient to stress and adaptable to frequent changes
  • Problem solver and quick thinker
  • Able to keep the project on track
  • Fluent Italian and English

 

What makes our group different?
Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the riche diversity of our arts, cultures and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

  • We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty and solidarity.
  • We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility and integrity.
  • We care for the world we live in.

 

Your journey with us:

During the interview process, you will have the opportunity to meet the Talent Acquisition and HR Manager, as well as the Footwear Development and Industrialisation Manager

 

Learn more about life at Richemont and our maisons below:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/richemont/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtcz344eqsWvggwOnq-yljg