Product Developer - Teva Footwear

Product Developer
- Teva Footwear

Reports to: Assistant Manager, Product Development
- Teva Footwear

Location: Goleta, CA
- Hybrid (Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday – Thursday)

As a Product Developer for Teva Footwear, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the product creation process from initial brief through final prototyping and sample delivery. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to evaluate materials, construction, and performance, ensuring every product meets Teva’s standards for quality and innovation. Your expertise will help drive timely execution, cost analysis, and successful commercialization of new footwear designs.

• Support the product creation process from brief stage through final prototyping and salesman samples.
• Participate in project reviews with product creation and development teams, focusing on patterns, mold processes, materials, pricing, yield & cost analysis, manufacturing processes, and end‑use performance.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects.
• Participate in product teardowns to evaluate construction, comfort, and cost concerns.
• Execute developmental projects according to critical timelines and cost/margin targets.
• Facilitate timely creation, delivery, and approval of technical information (shell patterns, 2D’s, 3D’s, lasts, blueprints, cost sheets).
• Assist in fit and wear testing, diagnosing commercialization issues and ensuring successful mass production.
• Travel to development factories and trade shows as needed.
• Track and manage sample delivery, ensuring all meeting dates are met and production confirmation samples are approved.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years’ experience in the footwear industry.
• Experience building product specifications.
• Understanding of material applications for product use.
• General knowledge of product constructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe applications.
• Exposure to FlexPLM or similar systems.

Salary range: $72,600.00 - $98,000.00 (Goleta, California). Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.