Product Development Assistant - Shoes

Location: Campodoro

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.
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.
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.
Role:
Product Development Assistant - Shoes

Reports to:

Senior Product Developer Shoes

Location:

Fiesso D'Artico (ITALY)
Permanent contract

THE ROLE
Reporting to the Senior Product Developer Shoes, the Shoes Product Development Assistant supports the execution of the Shoes Product Development strategy and contributes to the category's growth objectives. This role requires strong organizational skills, precision, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to ensure smooth coordination of product development activities, accurate data management, and effective communication across all involved departments.
The Assistant will support the Product Development team throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring timely information flow, operational efficiency, and alignment between Product Development, Industrialization, and Production.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Product Development & Operational Support
Support the execution of the development process for assigned collections, from initial design phases through sample realization, ensuring proper coordination of activities and timely follow-up across departments.
Create, maintain, and continuously update supporting Excel files and development trackers to guarantee correct timing management, reporting accuracy, and efficient information flow throughout the development cycle.
Support sample tracking activities and manage all related supporting documentation required during development and industrialization phases.
Collaborate closely with Product Development, Industrialization, and Production teams to facilitate smooth communication and operational alignment.
Support the preparation of materials, samples, and equipment required for showroom presentations and fashion shows, ensuring timely readiness and delivery.
PLM, ERP & Data Accuracy
Ensure accurate data entry, consolidation, and maintenance within PLM and ERP systems for assigned styles and collections.
Support style creation and coding activities, ensuring consistency of technical specifications, material information, colors, and component data.
Maintain and update the master archive for materials, colors, and components, ensuring full alignment across systems and departments.
Proactively monitor data accuracy, identifying and resolving inconsistencies or missing information in collaboration with relevant teams.
Development & Raw Material Coordination:
Work closely with the Sourcing team to ensure referencing compliance and conformity of materials and components against approved samples.
Follow up on pre-buy activities and risk purchases based on Merchandising requests and development priorities.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components required for prototypes and sample production.
Support the monitoring of supplier timelines and material deliveries to ensure adherence…