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Rothy's

Footwear Developer, Women's

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$98K - $118K/yr

Footwear Developer, Women's San Francisco, CA At Rothy's, we know there's a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 225 million single-use ...

Rothy's

Footwear Developer, Women's

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$98K - $118K/yr

Footwear Developer, Women's San Francisco, CA At Rothy's, we know there's a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 225 million single-use ...

Nike

Product Developer II - Kids Footwear

Beaverton, OR · On-site

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH As a member of the Kids Footwear Team, you'll collaborate closely with functional partners across the product creation process, including Footwear Engineering, Footwear Product ...

ALO

Raw Materials Developer, Footwear

Commerce, CA

$90K - $110K/yr

OVERVIEW The Raw Material Developer - Footwear is responsible for developing, engineering, and commercializing footwear materials (uppers, linings, reinforcements, foams, in socks, outsoles ...

Rothy's

Manager, Footwear Engineering

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$122K - $156K/yr

Manager, Footwear Engineering San Francisco, CA At Rothy's, we know there's a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 225 million single-use ...

Rothy's

Manager, Footwear Engineering

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$122K - $156K/yr

Manager, Footwear Engineering San Francisco, CA At Rothy's, we know there's a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. More than 225 million single-use ...

Nike

Lead, Kids Footwear Product Engineering

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$173K - $180K/yr

You will need to navigate the NIKE matrix to ensure that our processes align with NIKE Footwear Engineering divisional and functional standards, effectively driving product excellence. You will serve ...

AKIRA

Footwear Product Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Footwear Product Developer Brand: AZALEA WANG Reports to: Head of Product & Design for Wholesale, Azalea Wang The Role We're looking for a Footwear Product Developer who lives at the intersection of ...

Akira

Footwear Product Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Footwear Product Developer Brand: AZALEA WANG Reports to: Head of Product & Design for Wholesale, Azalea Wang The Role We're looking for a Footwear Product Developer who lives at the intersection of ...

Oboz Footwear

Senior Footwear Designer

Bozeman, MT

$104K - $111K/yr

Senior Footwear Designer Overview The Senior Footwear Designer helps drive the creative heartbeat ... developers, and provide clear design intent throughout multiple rounds of prototyping. This role ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for footwear developer in the United States is $60.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.57 and $71.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Footwear Developer, your daily responsibilities often include collaborating with design teams to translate concepts into technical drawings, selecting appropriate materials, creating prototypes, and working closely with manufacturers to address production issues. You'll regularly review and refine footwear samples, ensuring they meet both design intent and quality standards, while adhering to cost and timeline constraints. The role also involves communicating cross-functionally with departments such as marketing, merchandising, and supply chain to ensure product feasibility and commercial success. This hands-on and collaborative work environment requires adaptability and a proactive approach to problem solving.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Footwear Developer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Footwear Developer, you need a strong background in footwear design, material science, and product development, typically gained through a degree in industrial or fashion design and relevant industry experience. Familiarity with CAD software, 3D modeling tools, and prototyping techniques, along with knowledge of footwear manufacturing processes, is frequently required. Creativity, attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective collaboration skills help set candidates apart. These skills ensure that innovative, functional, and market-ready footwear products are developed efficiently in sync with design, engineering, and production teams.

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A Footwear Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the production of footwear products. They collaborate with designers, material suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure shoes meet performance, aesthetic, and cost requirements. The role involves prototyping, testing, and refining footwear designs to improve comfort, durability, and functionality. Footwear Developers also stay updated on industry trends and innovations to create market-ready products.

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Footwear Developer

Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.

Morgan Hill, CA • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Footwear Developer
SUMMARY
First and foremost, we are riders. We share the core belief that bikes help make the world a better place. From product development and operations to finance and marketing - every role at Specialized contributes to a culture of sustainable, global growth, and innovation. Around the world, we work to recruit candidates who are passionate and curious with the belief that everyone has the potential to be a leader.
Are you a highly organized person who loves working with product and pushing the limits of innovation? Specialized is looking for an experienced and passionate Footwear Developer to join the team and help create world-class product. This role partners closely with Product, Design, and Manufacturing to deliver footwear that meets performance, fit, durability, cost, and sustainability targets. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on footwear development experience, deep understanding of injected material, rubber compounds, and proven capability managing tooling development, revisions, and commercialization in a factory environment.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
  • Lead new projects through the full development lifecycle from design handoff to production confirmation.
  • Manage development calendars, track milestones, and ensure on-time sample delivery.
  • Support fit validation, wear testing, and lab testing to ensure footwear meets functional requirements.
  • Be a lead voice in driving materials exploration and execution, partnering with Industrial Design, CMF and Asia-based development teams.
  • Costing: help to facilitate cost-engineering of products throughout the design and commercialization phase.
  • Process Optimization: Continually find opportunities to improve design and development processes.

wHAT YOU NEED TO WIN
  • Experience with midsole and outsole tooling development, understanding geometry refinement, draft, parting lines, sidewall detailing, groove design, and mold feasibility.
  • Ability to communicate with detail cross-functionally ensuring very clear direction and expectations to all team members.
  • Experience in cost-engineering and negotiations.
  • Knowledge of materials; plastics, composites, textiles, construction techniques, advanced tooling, etc.
  • Experience tracking and driving footwear projects, meeting delivery, cost and innovation targets.
  • Ability to work fluidly with factories and vendors; communicate forecasts clearly and accurately.
  • Experience contributing to design reviews and ability to provide feedback and give direction based on production capabilities and costing.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally, 3-4 times per year.
  • 5+ years in footwear development
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Passionate cyclist desired

Pay
Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations:
California Base Pay Range: $80,000 - $120,000
At Specialized, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and will depend on your work experience, skills, certification, and location.
LOCATION
  • Morgan Hill, CA (Office) (3 days in office: Tues, Wed, TH)

BENEFITS
As a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.
Benefits include:
  • Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition
  • Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP)
  • Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) Company Matching up to $5,000 annually with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid for by the company
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care
  • Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off
  • 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of 100% paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby
  • Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance
  • Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement
  • Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks

For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com.
We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone - especially those from marginalized groups - to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider's brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized! See what we are up to on LinkedIn, Instagram.

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