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Footwear Product Developer, Asia

Brooks Running· Footwear – Footwear Product Development (Asia)
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Ho Chi Minh CityFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

The Footwear Product Developer, Asia drives footwear development from concept to commercialization with supervision, collaborating with cross-functional teams and factories in China and Vietnam to meet model, commercialization and material development timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects from Brief stage through Design, Development, Costing and Commercialization with supervision from Senior Developer/Development Managers
  • Execute project development according to the seasonal calendar to drive on-time delivery of sales samples, confirmation and commercialization
  • Review and understand all basic blueprints (outsole/ midsole/ upper), upper patterns and materials
  • Understand basic concepts of footwear creation process (pattern engineering, model making, part drawings, drafting, 2D documentation, mold making, materials) and costing/quality implications
  • Demonstrate knowledge of manufacturing processes and willingness to learn new techniques
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners (Factory Developers, Engineering, Production) to resolve issues and enable joint problem solving
  • Initiate meetings with engineering during development phases to review and update product for on-time production confirmation and FOB target
  • Document key issues and drive action plans to resolve outstanding issues
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills and independently identify issues to facilitate timely resolutions
  • Update and maintain technical packages for assigned projects (midsole/outsole blueprints, upper pattern packages, color maps, project specs)
  • Communicate effectively with US Product teams to manage product performance, aesthetics, and costing vision
  • Collaborate with Materials team and vendors to select/improve materials meeting Brooks’ quality standards
  • Seek learning opportunities on latest footwear trends and manufacturing processes
  • Expand technical skill sets and learn best practices and scientific methods
  • Perform other responsibilities as required

Qualifications

  • Preferably hold a degree in a post-secondary discipline (e.g., Associate degree, B.A., etc) or substituted with relevant experience
  • 3+ years relevant experience in footwear product development; 1+ years in athletic footwear development
  • Understanding of components that affect costing and working knowledge of cost engineering
  • Strong logical thinking to identify root causes of issues
  • Fluent English communication (speaking and writing) and ability to present to US headquarters and cross-functional teams
  • Proven track record of collaborating in global product development teams
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; detail-oriented
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team environment; inquisitive and assertive
  • Strong organizational skills and independent work habits
  • Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with flexPLM, MS Project, Illustrator is a plus

Skills

Required:Project managementBlueprints and pattern understandingFootwear manufacturing knowledgeCommunication

Benefits

  • Not explicitly listed in the description
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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