Product Developer Footwear - Salewa & Dynafit (M/F)

Date: Mar 4, 2023

The Oberalp Group is a management driven family business - a house of brands that creates high quality technical mountaineering products. We have 6 own brands Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, Evolv and LaMunt. As an exclusive partner of other brands in the sports sector we offer our entire know how in communication, sales and image building.
We are a team of 900 employees in 10 countries worldwide – a group of adventurers and dreamers, mountaineers, looking for their next peak.

To strengthen the Product Development of alpine running/mountaineering/trekking shoes we are looking for a Product Developer for the brands Dynafit / Salewa.
The Product Developer is responsible for the R&D and modelling part of the running/mountaineering / trekking shoes.
You will manage the product development and industrialization process for these products within the Footwear Team. You will closely work with Product Manager, Design, Quality Control and Supply Chain and with our suppliers in Romania and Asia, in order to plan and optimize the production process.

Task & Responsibilities

Development of the collection in compliance with the product Briefings received by Product Manager
Restyling and updating existing models
Translation of 2D sketches into 3D product
Prototyping of projects
Prepare and execute fitting sessions (measures and comments on all products included)
Management of suppliers of raw materials/finished products during the development and production process
Development of industrialized solutions in compliance with the specifications provided
Product cost analysis
Responsible for Product Specific data and information: creating technical sheets, BOM, detailed sketches, construction notes
Respect development timelines and ensure timely delivery of Prototypes and Salesmen Sample

Profile

Previous experience in Footwear Product Development, preferably mainly gained in Outdoor Sport sector
Good knowledge of Footwear modelling
Specific experience in developing parts of alpine running/mountaineering/trekking footwear is considered as a plus
Knowledge product development process, project costs analysis included
Very good English skills
Passion for mountaineering sports is considered as a plus
Availability to travel and visit production sites (East Europe and Asia)

Join us in a moment of unique growth and become part of an inspired team in an international house of brands, focused on the mountain and performance sports industry.

We offer:

Flexible Office Time

Extended Parental Leave and Company Kindergarten (in Bolzano HQ)
Thrilling company activities
Free Climbing Hall (in Bolzano HQ)
A variety of training & development opportunities
Generous product discounts

Workplace: Montebelluna,IT

If you are interested to work in a challenging, international and dynamic environment then apply now!