Footwear Product Developer

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike.

Tecovas is looking for a Footwear Product Developer to manage all new Seasonal Footwear Development from Brief Handoff to Line Close. Reporting directly to the Director of Footwear and Commercialization, you will oversee the entire footwear development process, ensuring designs are executed to meet quality, cost, and timeline goals while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing factory relationships.

This role is required to be based in Austin, TX. Candidates must either be currently located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

What you’ll do:

• Work within our Footwear Milestone Process to deliver all Prototypes through the various stages, Starting at Design Handoff and ending at Line Close.
• Partner with our Tecovas Merchants and Designers to assure the Product is being developed and delivered correctly on time and at margin target.
• Partner with our Commercialization Team to confirm all Prototypes are Fit approved at Line Close, in turn, handing off confirmed Development projects, to be Commercialized. 
• Communicate with the Materials, Sourcing, and Commercialization team members to assure all materials meet the Tecovas “Functional” guidelines.
• Create timely and accurate seasonal Tech Packs/Specs in the PLM system.
• Manage the weekly Line List, communicating the status of projects Cross Category: Merchandising, Design, Development, Commercialization, and Supply Chain. 
• Working with the Materials Manager assuring the Materials List is up to date, and proactively communicating the status of materials Cross Category: Merchandising, Design, Development, Commercialization, and Supply Chain. 
• Visit factories to manage the development of the products through various phases. 

Experience we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of Development/Footwear Making/Crafting Experience, with footwear constructions like, but not limited to: Goodyear Welt, Cement, Direct Attach, Stitch down, ASTM Safety/Non-Safety products.
• 2+ years of experience fitting and approving products at Line Close, specifically “True Fit” Slip on Products.
• Proven experience in Footwear Costing, Lab Testing and Field Testing 
• Experience in Footwear Construction, Fit, Calendar Management, Materials, and Tech Pack creation.
• Experience in a PLM system is a plus

What you bring to the table:

• You have the ability to adapt in real time.
• You possess a positive, team-based attitude.
• You are a self starter and are able to think and work like an entrepreneur.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Full Time Benefits & Perks: 

• We offer insurance plans that pay 79-90% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO policy
• Corporate wellness program
• Competitive salary
• Eligibility to participate in Corporate Bonus Program
• Generous employee discounts!

About Us:

Tecovas was born out of a love for cowboy boots, their time-honored craftsmanship, rich materials that last, and traditional styling that always looks good. Each pair of Tecovas boots is crafted by hand in over 200 steps. It’s not the easiest or cheapest method, but we’re committed to classic construction techniques that stand the test of time. With 42 retail stores (and counting) across the country, we’re bringing western goods into new frontiers and aim to be the most welcoming brand in western. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! 

Hiring process and disclaimer: Should you receive an offer from us after going through the interview process, a background check will be conducted prior to onboarding. The results of a background check are evaluated as part of the hiring process, but this does not mean that you will not be considered for the job based upon the results. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply!