Technical Developer- Footwear

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and addition to your pay Target cares about and invests in you as a team member so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs which may include medical vision dental life insurance and more to help you and your family take care of your whole benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at Developer Footwear

About us:
Target is an iconic brand a Fortune 50 company and one of Americas leading retailers.

At the heart of one of the worlds best loved and most recognizable brands is an impeccableOwned Brand Sourcing & Development thrive on the magic of discovering that just-right thing and we infuse everything we do with our passion for affordable chic. We developmakeand deliver the stylish new favorites that Target guests expect and deserve. We stay ahead of the curve proactivelyidentifyingour markets needs and exceeding them every time. Join one of our dynamic and inventive teams to influence the quality and value that decisively position Target above the competition. Your input will have a direct and positive effect. Hereyoullbe close to the action of dreaming up and bringing to life the Target-owned brands that surprise and gratify guests wherever and whenever they love to shop.

A role with theFootwearDevelopment team means a big opportunity tostart from scratchand create something truly original. Are you afootwearproduct development expert who can support your business by staying one step ahead ofthe industry Can youdemonstratethe utmost attention to detail and develop products that are unprecedented in the marketplace for their value Thenyoullhave successonourFootwearDevelopmentteam who owns the development of all Target-owned close partnership with our designmerchantand sourcing counterpartsyoulldrive brand cohesion and continuity ensuring that our products meet the merchant line plans assortment strategies pricepointsand guest expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate withCFTto research and develop guest-focused Owned Brand product from concept throughproduction

• Partner with Sr. Technical Designer Designer Merchandising Sourcing and Vendors to deliver on product objectives and business strategy while adhering to calendar timelines

• In partnership with overseas technical design teams and vendorscreatemaintainandcompleteaccuratespecifications and approvals in PLMsystem

• Communicate daily with internal and external partners to ensurehigh-qualityexecution in materials components and fit

• Perform fit evaluation on samples for fit construction and quality

• Conduct in-cycle technical research wear testing quality analysisinnovationand productsolutions

• Partner proactively with overseas technical designers productionengineersand vendors to alleviate potential manufacturing quality and fit concerns within the productdevelopment cycle

• Conductmarketresearch of competitors benchmarks and new opportunities to engineer value and drive development of costviablequality products.

• Partner with guest insights and product testing teams to drive guest research and wear testing to build products that fosterinclusivity

• Supportclose to vendor and production teamsbyreviewingproduction issues andcollaboratingwith CFT toresolve

• Establish and enhance product development guidelines andstandardsby category and brand

• Conduct vendor training onboardingassessmentsandaccreditation

• May include Travel internationally and domestically to support business

• Hind-sighting on qualityexecution guest feedback and partner connections withQuality Assurance team

• Assist in building and maintaining last library