Product Development Manager - New Creations - Footwear Kids H/F - 75

Chez Lacoste, nous nous engageons à faire de l'égalité des chances une réalité.
Héritée de notre vision unique du fashion-sport, l'égalité des chances nous fait avancer et nos méthodes de recrutement suivent cet engagement en valorisant avant tout les compétences et en accueillant tous types de talents.
Nous nous engageons à favoriser un environnement inclusif où l'élégance va au-delà du style et où chacun/e d'entre nous a la possibilité de réaliser son plein potentiel.CONTEXTAND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

TheDevelopmentManagerNew CreationsKidsis responsible forleading the product development process for assigned footwear categories, ensuring designs are translated into commerciallyviable, innovative, and consumer-right products. Based at HQ, this role partners closely with Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Asia-based development teams to bring seasonal collections to life on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

MAIN REPONSIBILITIES

Product Development

- Manage the end-to-end development process for assigned categories, from design handoff to final confirmation.

- Translate design concepts into manufacturable products, balancing creativity with technical feasibility.

- Ensure all products meet brand standards for quality,fit, performance, and cost.

- Review prototypes, wear-test results, and production samples; provide actionable feedback to Asia teams.

- Partner with Materials and Engineering teams to integrate innovation and sustainability goals.

Project Management

- Oversee seasonal calendars and ensure all deadlines are achieved across multiple categories.

- Coordinate daily communication between HQ and Asia development offices/factories.

- Anticipate and resolve issues in sampling, costing, or production that may affect deadlines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Designtoproblem-solve construction, fit, and material challenges.

- Partner withtheProduct Merch teamon target costing, product briefs, and line planning alignment.

- Collaborate with Asia development managers to ensure smooth handoffs and execution.

- Provide leadership visibility on risks, opportunities, and progress updates throughout the season.