adidas · 4 months ago
Manager of Footwear Development
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $118K/yr
3+ years expAdidas is a leading sportswear company dedicated to creating high-quality products for athletes and fashion enthusiasts. As the Manager of Footwear Development, you will oversee the entire development process for medium complexity footwear products, collaborating with various teams to ensure product integrity and performance. Your role involves managing relationships with suppliers and ensuring that all materials and processes meet Adidas's quality standards.
American FootballApparelFitnessLifestyleManufacturingMarketingProfessional ServicesRetailSporting GoodsWholesale
Responsibilities
Take accountability for the entire development management process for assigned articles, with an emphasis on product integrity, product engineering and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the corporate operating calendar. Apply sport-specific understanding to enhance product performance
Partner with product suppliers to develop new construction methods, manufacturing processes to create performance footwear
Provide technical solutions by analyzing designs for manufacturability, production and material properties which address desired function, cosmetics, market appeal
Ensure products are engineered in accordance with cost targets and secure initial FOB cost quotes and follow-up price adjustments
Ensure that all materials, processes, prototypes and development samples are fully tested to ensure adherence to adidas’s quality standards
Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of data by continuously updating the system
Responsible for achieving specific KPIs (e.g. margins, sustainability, and on-time SMS delivery) for assigned articles/product
Live and foster a knowledge sharing culture, and mentor junior team members
Support cross-functional projects as required
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of the footwear creation process from concept brief to shelf incl. last, pattern, construction, tooling, testing, knowledge of sport-specific movement, biomechanics
Strong ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously according to business priority, manage workload, ideally experienced in working on new technologies & innovations
Strong business acumen
Strong communication skills
English language proficiency required
Business travel (3 times a year, 7-10 days)
Continuous learning/growth mindset
University degree in manufacturing, engineering, biomechanics, sports science or business, or technical degree as footwear technician
Alternatively, combination of relevant education, experience, and training
Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience in footwear product development or 3 years of relevant work experience in performance footwear product development
Benefits
Robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Adoption, with surrogate and fertility support
Short and long-term disability
Basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage
401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Education assistance
Generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Annual bonus based on both company and personal performance
Prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service
Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Service Time Off during milestone years
Company
adidas
Adidas is a global sports brand that manufactures apparel, accessories, and footwear for professional athletes involved in various sports.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$580.46M2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $580.46M
2020-04-15Post Ipo Debt
2002-01-11IPO
Leadership Team
Kasper Rorsted
CEO
Fabian Hieronimus
SVP Brand Strategy & Business Development
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