Product Development Manager, Footwear & Lifestyle at Aimé Leon Dore

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Footwear, Vendor Management, Material Knowledge, Communication Skills, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Construction, Manufacturing Processes, Sample Execution, Quality Standards, Costing, Timeline Management, Research, Innovation, Technical Feasibility

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Aimé Leon Dore is looking for a Product Development Manager, Footwear & Lifestyle to join our team in New York, New York, reporting directly to Senior Product Development & Production Manager. This position will be responsible for managing the end-to-end product development process across ALD’s fastest-growing categories, including footwear, bags, leather goods, and lifestyle/hard goods. This role partners closely with Design, Footwear Partners, and Production to bring products from concept through production hand-off while protecting ALD’s standards of quality, execution, and brand integrity. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong vendor management, material knowledge, and an ability to balance creative intent with cost, timing, and technical feasibility. Duties and Responsibilities Manage the full product development lifecycle for Footwear & Lifestyle categories from concept through production hand-off Partner with Design to translate creative vision into technically executable products Own all communication with domestic and overseas vendors related to development, samples, timelines, and changes Drive sample execution (protos, PPS, TOP, SMS) and ensure adherence to quality, construction, and brand standards Maintain and update WIP, costing, and sample tracking across internal systems Partner with Design and Production to manage material selection, lead times, and MOQ constraints Identify construction or material risks early and propose solutions Support Footwear teams with development oversight and vendor coordination as needed Research new factories, materials, and techniques that support innovation and growth Ensure product data, costing, and delivery timelines are accurate and communicated cross-functionally Qualifications 3–6+ years of Product Development experience, ideally in Footwear, Bags, Leather, or Lifestyle / Hard Goods Strong understanding of materials, construction, and manufacturing processes Experience working with overseas factories Proficiency in PLM (Backbone preferred), Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Highly organized, detail-driven, and comfortable managing multiple timelines Strong communication skills across creative and production teams Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 Aimé Leon Dore is from Queens, NY. With a strong focus on simple yet powerful design, we are driven to create timeless work by portraying an aesthetic that is uniquely our own.

Responsibilities

Manage the full product development lifecycle for Footwear & Lifestyle categories from concept through production hand-off. Partner with Design to translate creative vision into technically executable products.