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Aquent

Footwear Product Development Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$42 - $46.67/hr

Product Development Engineer 2 - Footwear Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote; occasional Fridays onsite as needed) Duration: ~7-month contract About the Role We are seeking ...

ARC'TERYX

Senior Footwear Cost Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$82K - $113K/yr

As our Senior Footwear Cost Engineer, you will ensure every product meets the high performance and quality standards that our athletes deserve, while ensuring we hit or exceed our margin targets. You ...

ARC'TERYX

Senior Footwear Cost Engineer

Portland, OR

$82K - $113K/yr

As our Senior Footwear Cost Engineer, you will ensure every product meets the high performance and quality standards that our athletes deserve, while ensuring we hit or exceed our margin targets. You ...

ARC'TERYX

Senior Footwear Cost Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$82K - $113K/yr

As our Senior Footwear Cost Engineer, you will ensure every product meets the high performance and quality standards that our athletes deserve, while ensuring we hit or exceed our margin targets. You ...

Adidas

Footwear Designer (Golf)

Carlsbad, CA · Hybrid

Partner with Footwear Development throughout prototyping, sample reviews, cost engineering, final approvals, and bulk commercialization. End-to-End Design Ownership: Manage the design process from ...

Adidas

Footwear Designer (Golf)

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

Partner with Footwear Development throughout prototyping, sample reviews, cost engineering, final approvals, and bulk commercialization. End-to-End Design Ownership: Manage the design process from ...

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How much do footwear developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 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.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Footwear Developer?

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.

What is a Footwear Developer job?

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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Infographic showing various Footwear Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,843 per year, or $60 per hour.
Account Executive: Business Developer-South West Coast

Account Executive: Business Developer-South West Coast

Spring Footwear Corp

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

$79K - $80K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Since 1991, Spring Footwear has made a difference in the lives of consumers who have depended on our brands to deliver comfort and style. Product innovation, quality, value, and flexibility are the cornerstones that contribute to our success. This all leads to our mission:
"To develop successful partnerships by creating and delivering the best quality, value, product and service every day!"
We are seeking a self-motivated Account Executive-Business Developer with an entrepreneurial and pioneering spirit, as well as the desire and ambition to grow and create new business in our south west coast territory. He/she must be a persuasive influencer and strategic go-getter who leverages technology.
The Account Executive- Business Developer is responsible for building and driving the footwear sales and profitable growth within the assigned accounts for all Spring Footwear brands in AZ, Southern CA, NV. This incumbent's success depends upon creating strategies that leverage all data points, market and research insights, and overall business acumen.
Who We looking for:
  • Goal-Driven Entrepreneurs. Confident, competitive, and results-focused business developers who create a track record of success.
  • Persuasive influencers. People who understand market positioning and can use their relationship skills and depth of knowledge to secure buy-in, cooperation, and loyalty.
  • Team players. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.
  • Mission-driven business developers. Representatives of the company that are determined and have exceptional work ethic who excel in a performance-based environment.

We are looking for dynamic, competitive candidates that will help us grow and develop the multiple channels including specialty stores, fashion boutiques, uniform shops, family shoe stores and more.
Key responsibilities: Encapsulate sales, merchandising, marketing/social media, business analysis, sales presentations, and developing tools with which to manage and expand the Spring Footwear brand.
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years of successful business development and sales experience required; footwear industry experience highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated strength in account retention, and growth of sales
  • Ability to manage the full selling cycle.
  • Highly detail oriented, systematic, and process oriented with outstanding follow-up and execution skills.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and communications skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver and execute to a sales plan.
  • Strong ability to analyze data, identify issues and generate solutions.
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite tools.

Physical Activity & ADA Requirements:
  • Team Member will lift / carry up to 70 lbs.

We offer:
  • Competitive salary and commission
  • Benefits, Company paid holidays and vacation
  • Profit sharing program
  • Advancement opportunities

We encourage qualified candidates to apply and join our growing team!
Spring Footwear Corp. is an EEO employer, all employment is contingent upon a successful drug and background screening, as applicable to the job specifications. We administer the Florida Drug Free Workplace program, and as such, employees may be subject to reasonable suspicion drug tests, as ascribed by the Florida law.

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