Senior Manager, Development Footwear
Location
Shanghai, Shanghai
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Operations Specialties Managers
Posted
June 17, 2026
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:
Manage the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Unit(s) and directly interact with Tier 1 supply partners. Provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production. This role combines the aspect of actively executing the professional content of a Manager Development with managerial responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities: 70% Product Developer:
- Translate design vision and consumer needs into products which support the Business Units’ product strategy.
- Engineer workable prototypes which address desired function, cosmetics, market appeal and manufacturability and meet adidas quality standards.
- Communicate all necessary information and coordinate all necessary tasks that support on time Color Way Activation for all assigned projects.
- Manage the direct development process b...