Product Developer (m/w/d) - 2D/Prototyping

Оccupation: Product developer

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers clarity of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

For our division Product Creation,at our location in St. Katharinen we are looking for a

Product Developer (m/f/d) - 2D/Prototyping

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• Translate ideations and design sketches into 2D patterns and prototypes in the respective sample sizes, using CAD software and physical sampling

• Check the fit and technical execution of patterns (sample size) and create 2D patterns and tech packs for a smooth handover to the Product Engineering Team for full size grading

• Act as the main interface to Product Engineering, ensuring timely handover of seasonal articles

• Serve as the link between product category developers and the sample room within the Product Development team

• Summarize key technical specifications early in the process in close alignment with our production sites in Germany and Portugal

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• Completed training as a shoemaker, orthopedic shoemaker, or footwear manufacturer, ideally with further qualification as a footwear technician

• Experience in a comparable role, with practical knowledge of shoe construction in CAD (Rhino, MIND)

• Good command of English, both written and spoken

• Creative, motivated, and solution-oriented team player

• Independent, structured working style with strong planning skills

• Willingness to travel within Europe

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, vast design freedom, authentic and open culture corporate and excellent development opportunities.

Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!

If you have any further questions, please contact Ada Bralewska.

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Joblocations:

53562 St. Katharinen near Linz am Rhein, RHEINLAND_PFALZ, GERMANY

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