Senior Manager, Development Footwear

adidas
📍 Shanghai, Shanghai, China 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 18, 2026

Job Description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

 

Manage the footwear product development process by supporting the respective Business Unit(s) and directly interact with Tier 1 supply partners. Provide an effective transition of footwear designs from prototyping into production. This role combines the aspect of actively executing the professional content of a Manager Development with managerial responsibilities.

 

Key Responsibilities: 70% Product Developer:

  • Translate design vision and consumer needs into products which support the Business Units’ product strategy.
  • Engineer workable prototypes which address desired function, cosmetics, market appeal and manufacturability and meet adidas quality standards.
  • Communicate all necessary information and coordinate all necessary tasks that support on time Color Way Activation for all assigned projects.
  • Manage the direct development process b...

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Job Details

  • Location Shanghai, Shanghai
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Operations Specialties Managers
  • Posted Date June 18, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 28, 2026