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Nike

Product Developer II - Kids Footwear

Beaverton, OR · On-site

... Testing, Footwear Material Design and Development, Product Design, Product Management, Product Merchandising, Sourcing and Operations, and overseas partners, both internal and external to NIKE. You ...

Boot Barn

Women's Footwear Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

DESIGNER, FOOTWEAR REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF WOMEN'S DESIGN STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where ... Participate in fit sessions and wear-testing, providing timely updates and revisions to Tech Packs ...

Altra Running

Altra: Senior Footwear Designer

Denver, CO · On-site

$105K - $112K/yr

As a Senior Concept Footwear Designer at Altra, you won't just design shoes - you'll help define ... and testing specialists to create what does not yet exist. This is a role for someone driven to ...

VF Corporation

Altra: Senior Footwear Designer

Denver, CO · On-site

$105K - $112K/yr

As a Senior Concept Footwear Designer at Altra, you won't just design shoes - you'll help define ... and testing specialists to create what does not yet exist. This is a role for someone driven to ...

Boot Barn

Women's Footwear Designer

Irvine, CA

DESIGNER, FOOTWEAR REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF WOMEN'S DESIGN STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where ... Participate in fit sessions and wear-testing, providing timely updates and revisions to Tech Packs ...

TOMS

Footwear Developer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$90K - $95K/yr

The Footwear Product Developer drives the successful execution of seasonal footwear collections ... Support fit and wear testing across all sample sizes, including extremes to ensure functional ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for footwear testing in the United States is $38.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Footwear Testing job involves evaluating shoes for performance, durability, safety, and comfort. Testers conduct various assessments, such as wear trials, material testing, and compliance checks to ensure products meet industry standards. They work closely with design and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve any flaws before mass production. This role is crucial in maintaining quality and customer satisfaction in the footwear industry.

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To excel in Footwear Testing, candidates typically need knowledge of material science, mechanical testing methodologies, and experience with quality assurance standards, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment for durability, flexibility, and comfort testing, as well as relevant industry certifications (such as SATRA or ASTM standards), is highly valuable. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for interpreting results and collaborating with stakeholders. These abilities are essential to ensure accurate testing outcomes, maintain product quality, and support ongoing product innovation.

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A professional in Footwear Testing is generally responsible for conducting a variety of lab tests on shoes to assess factors like durability, comfort, slip resistance, and performance under different conditions. Daily tasks may include preparing samples, operating specialized testing equipment, recording and analyzing data, and compiling detailed reports for product development teams. This role often involves close collaboration with designers, engineers, and quality assurance teams to provide feedback and ensure products meet company and industry standards. Proactive problem-solving and adaptability are important, as priorities may shift with new product launches or evolving customer requirements.
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Manager, Materials - Women's Footwear & Handbags

Manager, Materials - Women's Footwear & Handbags

Cole Haan

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Cole Haan rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Materials Manager - Women's Footwear & Handbags will manage the development of raw materials used in women's footwear and handbags. This role partners cross functionally with design, product development, and overseas teams to develop and source seasonal materials that support product excellence and on-time delivery while meeting design intent, quality, cost, and testing requirements. The ideal candidate brings expertise in leather, textiles, and synthetics and has experience managing material development from concepts through pre-production.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Source and develop raw materials for women's footwear and handbags that support Cole Haan's brand positioning and product performance
  • Partner with the design, materials and product development teams to establish seasonal color and materials direction and manage strike offs and development
  • Drive material innovation by identifying emerging trends, technologies and sustainable alternatives.
  • Collaborate with the design, materials, and product development teams to create and drive materials development calendar that aligns with the product creation calendar
  • Liaise with product development and overseas materials teams to ensure cost targets are achieved
  • Communicate with overseas materials team and vendor partners to obtain material specs and prices to build seasonal materials library for sales sample BOMs
  • Create and organize seasonal swatches, materials specs and testing data, maintaining them throughout the product creation milestones, from concept through sales samples
  • Attend local material fairs to spot new trends and source seasonal materials
  • Problem solve potential high-risk materials as it pertains to price, usage and production quality prior to sales sampling
  • Oversee material approvals, including lab dips and bulk submissions to ensure quality craftsmanship, and execution in line with Cole Haan's quality positioning

  • Bachelors Degree in textile engineering, product development, supply chain management or a related field
  • 5+ years prior experience in raw materials sourcing and development within footwear or handbags
  • Strong understanding of leathers, textiles and synthetics is required
  • Knowledge of footwear development and manufacturing processes strongly preferred
  • Experience in working and communicating with Asia based offices and suppliers
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills and collaborative team player
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with Adobe Illustrator and/or PLM systems preferred

Base Salary/Hourly Range: From $100,000 to $125,000 annually*
Bonus Eligibility: Yes, eligible for annual target bonus based on company and individual performance.
Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Holidays and Cole Haan Discounts
*Rate of pay dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience
This position is not available to be performed in Colorado

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