Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Product Development)

Job Description

Title: Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Product Development)

Company Name: Bangladesh Footwear Industries Ltd

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Narayanganj

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Tannery/Footwear

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

• Additional certifications in footwear related course are a plus.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Tannery/Footwear

• Age At least 30 years
• Only Male

• Minimum 5 years of experience in footwear product development.

• Hands-on experience in developing and improving footwear products, including Sandals, Sports Shoes, Casual Shoes and School shoes.

• Experience in preparing samples, technical specifications, and production-ready designs.

• Familiarity with footwear materials, soles, straps, and construction methods.

• Proven track record of collaborating with production, merchandising, and QC teams to ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective.

• Exposure to market trends, competitor analysis, and product innovation.

• Ability to identify quality issues and suggest design or process improvements.

  Skills:

• Strong Design and technical knowledge of footwear.

• Creativity and innovation in product development.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with production and merchandising teams.

• Knowledge of materials, sole types, and footwear construction techniques.

• Develop innovative footwear designs for all categories including Kids/Gents/Ladies Sandals, Sports Shoes, Casual Shoes and School shoes.

• Modify and improve existing products based on feedback from production, merchandising, and customers.

• Prepare samples, technical specifications, and tech packs for internal approval and supplier production.

• Collaborate closely with production, QC, and merchandising teams to ensure designs are feasible and cost-effective.

• Provide guidance and training to junior PD staff or interns to build team capability and ensure consistent quality in design output.

• Evaluate and recommend new materials, components, or technologies that can improve product performance, durability, or reduce production costs.

• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor products, and new materials.

• Suggest product improvements to enhance quality, aesthetics, and functionality.

• Monitor the development process to ensure timely completion of product launches.

• Maintain records of product development activities, samples, and design specifications.