About LOEWE
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Created in Spain in 1846, LOEWE approaches 180 years as one of the world's major luxury houses. Now under the Creative Direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the brand presents itself to the world as a house focused on craft and culture, evidenced through an intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, bold and vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched expertise with leather.
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LOEWE has a rich legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its beginnings as a collective workshop and has long valued artisanal techniques in its approach to design and manufacture. These core values are reflected in the brand's belief in the importance of craft in today's culture, its modern interpretations of historical artistic achievements and its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft and culture around the world.
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At LOEWE, we value the uniqueness of our clients and our teams, whoever and wherever they are. We are committed to a culture that welcomes all genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities, including people with disabilities of all types. Our aim is for everyone to feel valued, included and empowered to contribute their best.
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Role: Head of Shoes Product Development
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Reports to: Product Development Director
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Location: Fiesso D'Artico (ITALY)
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Permanent contract THE ROLE
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As the Head of Shoes Product Development, you will lead the development of all footwear collections and collaborations for Loewe. This pivotal role requires a strategic leader with exceptional delegation and oversight skills, ensuring timely and high-quality product delivery. You will drive operational efficiency, foster a collaborative environment, and prioritize team development within your department.
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MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
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- Strategic Leadership & Team Management:
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- Lead, mentor, and develop the shoes product development team, delegating
tasks effectively and empowering team members through expert guidance.\n
- Define clear roles and responsibilities within the team to foster accountability,
professional growth, and job satisfaction.\n
- Oversee the successful launch of prototypes and samples to factories,
ensuring all aspects, including raw material procurement, remain on schedule.\n
- Actively participate in Pre-Buy activities with Production and Retail
Merchandising.\n
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:
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- Serve as the central communication hub, coordinating closely with Design
and Merchandising teams in Paris, and collaborating daily with PD and\n
Industrialization technicians.
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- Ensure cross-functional alignment through regular communication with
global teams and internal stakeholders (Design, Merchandising,\n
Industrialization) to achieve a unified vision for each collection.
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- Collaborate closely with the Costing team to facilitate efficient and timely precosting and costing activities.
- Provide clear technical product briefs to the Merchandising team before each
buying session.\n
- Process Optimization & Quality Assurance:
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- Uphold the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and technical
superiority in all footwear products.\n
- Implement robust and scalable processes within the product development
lifecycle.\n
- Actively manage seasonal calendars and critical path timelines, addressing
bottlenecks and risks proactively to ensure on-time delivery of samples for fittings and showrooms.\n
- Ensure excellence in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and BOMs (Bills
of Material) creation and management.\n
- In collaboration with Merchandising and Industrialization, conduct technical
reviews of prototypes, identifying issues, validating functionality, and proposing improvements.\n
- Supplier & Material Management:
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- Liaise with external suppliers, manufacturers, and ateliers to coordinate
sample development, resolve quality issues, and manage delivery schedules.\n
- Foster strong vendor relationships to support innovation and efficiency.
- Partner with material sourcing to identify, develop, and validate components,
trims, and manufacturing solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and brand standards.\n
- Manage material orders for showroom and runway samples.
- Oversee raw material research in partnership with the material manager and
coordinate follow-up with external material partners.\n
- Budget Management:
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- Closely monitor project timelines and budgets, ensuring all development
activities align with the merc