Deputy Manager-Product, Design Lab

Job Description

Title: Deputy Manager-Product, Design Lab

Company Name: Apex Footwear Limited

Vacancy: 2

Age: 30 to 40 years

Job Location: Gazipur (Kaliakair)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 5 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Leather goods/ Footwear/ Tannery

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Leather Engineering, Footwear Engineering

• 5 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Manufacturing (FMCG), Leather goods/ Footwear/ Tannery

• Age 30 to 40 years

• Basic understanding of materials, construction, and testing standards. 

• Action Orientated & Result Drive 

• Ability to multitask across different accounts/projects

• Quickly identifying and resolving material, quality, or construction issues during development.      

Deputy Manager-Product, Design Lab to manage and develop the product portfolio across multiple international accounts by driving product development, material innovation, and technical compliance for footwear products, ensuring products meet each market's distinct aesthetic, quality, and performance standards while achieving delivery timelines

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive product development strategy from concept to bulk approval — including sampling, costing, and fit/construction reviews — aligned to each brand's style DNA and target consumer

• Interpret and guide the team on trend direction, mood boards, and design briefs to inform material and construction decisions across fashion, casual, and lifestyle categories

• Oversee coordination with material development, sourcing, and testing teams to identify on-trend materials, trims, and finishes within cost targets

• Own multiple, parallel sample development calendars across accounts, ensuring on-time submission and proactively resolving bottlenecks

• Take the lead in resolving complex quality, fit, or construction issues escalated from the team

• Drive costing strategy and lead negotiations with internal/external stakeholders to achieve target FOB/pricing across accounts

• Present seasonal line plans, tech packs, and development status updates directly to senior management and brand partners

• Ensure full compliance with retailer-specific and brand-specific quality/testing requirements across the account portfolio

• Partner closely with merchandising and design leadership on adoption rates, style rationalization, and re-order strategy

• Festival Bonus: 2
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly

• Compensation for the position is industry standard and negotiable

• Gratuity Facility

• Contributory Provident Fund

• Life Insurance (Accidental and Hospitalization)

• Discounts in hospitals & diagnostic centers

• Apex Family Discount on Apex Products