Dive into a treasure trove of footwear knowledge that will transform the way you preceive shoes. What this expertise covers Deep, hands-on experience in creating and developing high-performance footwear materials, guiding concepts from initial idea through testing, refinement, and full-scale production. Strong technical mastery of textiles, yarns, polymers, and material constructions, ensuring every component meets strict standards for durability, comfort, and functionality. Proven ability to translate design visions into tangible material solutions that balance aesthetics, performance, and reliability across a wide range of footwear applications.
From concept to production end-to-end management of material lifecycles, from early-stage prototyping and lab testing to industrialization and mass production at global factory partners. Close collaboration with designers, developers, product managers, and sustainability teams to ensure materials are not only innovative but also feasible, repeatable, and scalable. Clear ownership of specifications, documentation, and quality benchmarks so that each material performs consistently, season after season.
Constant exploration of new fibers, constructions, and processes that push the boundaries of performance while reducing environmental impact. Strategic contribution to sustainability roadmaps, integrating more responsible materials and smarter sourcing decisions without compromising on performance. A future-focused mindset that treats every new material as an opportunity to improve efficiency, longevity, and environmental footprint.
Extensive experience working with international Tier 2 material suppliers and Tier 1 footwear factories, building strong relationships grounded in trust, quality, and continuous improvement. On-the-ground development and sourcing trips that align material innovation with manufacturing capabilities and timelines. Seamless coordination across regions and time zones to keep projects on track, ensuring materials arrive on time, at the right cost, and to the right standard.
A unique blend of technical rigor and creative thinking that bridges the worlds of engineering and design. Use of professional tools such as PLM platforms and Adobe Illustrator to manage color, component, and material details with clarity and precision. Highly organized, detail-oriented communication that makes complex material decisions understandable and actionable for every stakeholder involved. Use this space to discover how thoughtful material choices turn simple shoes into high-performance products—and how expert material development can power the next generation of intelligent, sustainable footwear.
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