Offre d'emploi Footwear Developer New Creations - Men's

At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign.

An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stands out for its unique know-how in each of its areas of expertise, from garment factory to omnichannel distribution.

At Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style. This elegance guides all of its actions and its social and environmental commitments.

Working at Lacoste is belonging to a community of 8,500 employees on the move to build the future. Committed to making equal opportunities a reality and to revealing potential, the company brings together talents from all walks of life, embracing their differences.

Lacoste is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people within the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant and Tecnifibre (https://mf-brands.com/).

The Footwear Developer New Creations - Men's contributes actively to the development of assigned men's footwear projects, playing a key role in transforming design concepts into high-quality, commercially viable products. Based at HQ, this position works in close partnership with Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Asia-based teams across all phases of the footwear development lifecycle. This role is well suited for a Developer who can combine solid technical foundations with strong project coordination skills, proactively collaborate with cross-functional partners, and support the efficient execution of product creation within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.



Product Development

* Own and drive the end-to-end footwear development process for assigned men's footwear projects, from design handoff through sample confirmation and pre-production sign-off.
* Translate design concepts into manufacturable products, balancing creativity with technical feasibility, performance requirements, durability, and cost targets.
* Act as a technical partner to Design, proactively resolving construction, fit, and material challenges throughout the development cycle.
* Review prototypes, wear-test results, and development samples; provide clear, structured, and actionable feedback to Asia-based development teams and factories.
* Ensure all products meet brand standards for quality, fit, performance, sustainability, and aesthetics.
* Partner with Materials and Engineering teams to lead the integration of new materials, tooling, construction methods, and sustainability initiatives into seasonal collections.


Project & Process Coordination

* Own development timelines and key milestones for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with seasonal calendars and cross-functional deliverables.
* Manage day-to-day communication with Asia development offices and manufacturing partners, ensuring clarity on specifications, revisions, and expectations.
* Proactively identify technical, timing, or cost-related risks and drive resolution in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
* Support costing discussions by aligning technical solutions with target costs and commercial objectives.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Collaborate closely with Product Management to ensure product briefs, target costing, and line plans are correctly translated into executable products.
* Work with Sourcing and factory partners to optimize construction, efficiency, and quality while maintaining brand standards.
* Serve as a key development contact for Asia-based teams, ensuring strong alignment, clear documentation, and smooth handoffs between development stages.
* Provide regular project updates to internal stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities throughout the season.

* 3-5 years of experience in footwear development or product creation, preferably within men's footwear, sport, lifestyle, or premium fashion categories.
* Proven hands-on experience working with Asia-based factories and development teams, with the ability to manage complex projects across time zones.
* Strong technical knowledge of footwear construction, materials, pattern engineering, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
* Demonstrated experience bringing footwear products from concept through sampling and pre-production within seasonal calendars.
* Solid project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
* Proficiency with PLM systems and digital development tools; experience with 3D CAD or virtual development is a strong plus.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working in cross-functional and multicultural environments.