Head of Design & Development (m/w/d)

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Requirements
Language: English - Fluent (C1)
At least eight years in footwear product development or design management, with multiple commercialized seasons.
Hands-on factory or development-center experience in China or Asia.
Strong knowledge of footwear construction, materials, lasts, outsoles, costing, fit, testing and commercialization.
Proven cross-functional leadership across design, development and manufacturing.
Clear English; Mandarin is strongly preferred.
Independent judgment, practical problem-solving and evidence of real decision authority.
At least one meaningful tenure of roughly three years or two completed commercial seasons. Repeat freelance clients can provide equivalent evidence.
Ability to travel to Jinjiang at the cadence appropriate to your base and intervene on-site when a product gate is at risk.
Premium, Italian, heritage or higher-end fashion-footwear experience is valuable when it came with real ownership. Employer prestige alone is not enough.
Activities
Own the product-creation system from founder brief to production-ready footwear.
Manage design and development gates, costing, sampling, testing, and manufacturability.
Establish the operating model and make routine product decisions.
Personally close critical exceptions until processes and the team are reliable.
Lead a lean network including a factory-side Technical Footwear Developer, a design-side CMF resource, and specialist original-design partners.
Team
You will join as the first dedicated product-creation leader, initially leading a lean network that includes a factory-side Technical Footwear Developer, a design-side CMF resource, and specialist original-design partners.
About The Company
ADYRO is a forward-thinking footwear brand dedicated to blending style with unparalleled comfort, creating shoes suitable for every occasion. With a philosophy that champions both aesthetics and functionality, ADYRO offers a range of products designed for the modern individual. Their collection includes formal and smart-casual footwear that effortlessly transitions from office meetings to social gatherings, ensuring all-day comfort without sacrificing elegance. The brand's signature innovations, such as the Y-Lock-Fit lacing technology and AirO-Sole insole, exemplify their commitment to enhancing user experience through performance-driven design. The DuraFit Outsole conforms to the foot's natural shape, providing flexibility and superior shock absorption. ADYRO prides itself on utilizing breathable and durable materials, ensuring their shoes are lightweight and easy to wear. Rooted in the belief that comfort is the new luxury, ADYRO continually seeks to revolutionize everyday footwear, making it both functional and fashionable, ideal for both men and women who appreciate quality and sophistication in their footwear choices.
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Work arrangement
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