NDK Product Developer BootsFootwear

Nidecker Group manages some of the best board sports brands in the world such as Emerica S Etnies Jones Nidecker Thirtytwo and #YES. Located in Rolle our office represents some of the fastestgrowing brands in the board sport or snowboarding and footwear industry. For more information check out our website.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Product Developer to join our footwear team in Switzerland focusing on development and management of snowboard boots. In this role you will drive the creation of innovative and highperformance snowboard boot products from concept to market. You will develop test and refine designs to meet the evolving needs of snowboarders and uphold the high standards of the Nidecker Group.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about product development and innovation in sports equipment. Based in our Rolle office you will collaborate on multiple projects in a fastpaced environment ensuring that each snowboard boot meets the highest standards of durability comfort and functionality.

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise creativity and a commitment to quality helping to shape a product line that stands out in the snow sports industry. Youll play a critical role in delivering snowboard boots that align with the companys brand values and performance expectations

Tasks

• Work closely with the design team to ensure product development timing testing merchandising etc.
• Create detailed technical drawings specifications and communicate them with factory.
• Build Tech Packs with color Materials graphics trims and any other product details.
• Review samples and communicate to the factory the changes according to the timeline with techs drawings review.
• Work with the marketing team to give direction on product communication.
• Daily communication with our development support office based in China.
• Manage data creation and modification according to the line plan.

Requirements

What we are looking for some who has:

• Minimum 4 years experience in footwear Development/Management or in a related field.
• Fluent English (speaking & writing); French is an advantage.
• Personal Interest for Snowboarding Footwear or outdoor sports
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of snowboard boot.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modeling software (Catia Solidworks ProEngineer or similar) is an advantage

What you should bring to the table:

• Excellent time management skills to meet frequent deadlines.

• Knowledge in manufacturing process plastic injection and footwear material

• Work on the creative process from ideation concept development to production techpacks prototypes sample reviews and final signoff.

• Critical thinking skills with ability to review samples in short period of time and get feedback to factories according to the timeline.

• Ability to think creatively and analyze trend to improve upon existing products while keeping brand design identity.

• Ability to find new concept and source innovative materials.

• This is a fulltime position and is available as of January 1 2025

• This role is for an all yearround scope however there is significantly higher workload during the winter peak season for sales events.

• A dynamic and engaging work environment within the snowboarding industry.

• A collaborative team culture in a beautiful Swiss location.