Product Developer, Shoes

Job Description

Off-White is a new form of luxury brand. High-quality products with a contemporary cultural edge. Autonomy, progress, innovation, diversity. Architect and structural engineer Virgil Abloh and the Off-White team have taken the notion and development of a fashion brand to a new level altogether. Within NGG, Off White is motivated by the joy of sharing experiments and discoveries. Digital is not a media nor a component; it is part of the DNA, and the way to function. In Virgil's work, construction and deconstruction go hand in hand, recombining the codes of fashion, design, communication, art and technology. These are seen as essential parts, fundamental rights, of our lives.BIGLIOur office in Via Bigli is the heartbeat of Off White where Virgil’s creative and inspirational input is seen throughout the space. Bigli is the community of the Off White Style, Graphic, Marketing and Product teams and is inclusive and inspiring as per definition of the brand Off White THE ROLEOff-White is looking for a Shoes Product Developer to oversee the development of the Woman Shoes collection from initial concept to final product. You will report to the Product Manager and ensure all products meet cost, quality, and brand objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Follow and oversee the full process of woman shoes development
• Manage the planning coordination and execution of projects from insights to briefs, through to design,
• Supervise the process of material sourcing and development
• Oversee the planning of seasonal structure to ensure on time delivery of samples and production
• Lead relationships with suppliers and manufacturers on development projects and together with the production team provide feedback on all products
• Complete technical product data sheets and cost sheets as required

WHO YOU ARE

• 3+ years' experience in a similar role preferably in a luxury fashion brand
• Bachelor's degree in fashion design or similar is preferred
• Excellent knowledge and proven expertise of shoe components
• Established portfolio of manufacturers and suppliers
• Excellent knowledge and use of Adobe package – InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Fluent in English written and spoken this will be tested in the interview process
• Ability to manage stress and pay close attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work proactively, independently on multiple projects under tight timeframes
• Highly organized, flexible with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced everchanging environment

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Great compensation package (in consideration of your professional experience)
• Lunch tickets
• Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including FARFETCH and Browns
• Be part of a young, dynamic and creative company with over 40 different nationalities
• Brand new headquarters located in the centre of Milan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• Off-White is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities.

Off-White is looking for a Shoes Product Developer to oversee the development of the Woman Shoes collection from initial concept to final product. You will report to the Product Manager and ensure all products meet cost, quality, and brand objectives.