Senior Footwear Developer

As a Senior Footwear Developer for Veloci Running, you’ll be a key driver in the brand’s product creation process, primarily surrounding footwear, managing projects from initial brief through final prototyping and commercialization. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, domestic and international, to ensure every product meets design intent, quality standards, and critical timelines. Your expertise will help deliver industry-defining, high-quality footwear that reflects Veloci’s commitment to comfort that performs. Stepping into this role at a fast-paced, emerging running shoe brand will be blending an action-oriented startup mindset with vision and ambition to craft products that empower the health and wellness of runners globally. Your Impact Manage the end-to-end product development process for multiple categories and product types Problem-solve design tech packages to address construction, material, fit, wear, and cost concerns Generate and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all assigned projects Review project status with product creation and development teams, focusing on patterns, molds, materials, pricing, and manufacturing processes Support product teardowns to evaluate construction, comfort, and cost Proactively identify issues and present solution options to team members Support costing conversations with factories and internal teams Review technical drawings, lab tests, patterns, components, and lasts to ensure quality and compliance Plan and execute development projects according to critical timelines and pre-planned dates Lead and facilitate timely creation, delivery, and approval of technical information Manage fit and wear testing to ensure successful commercialization and mass production Oversee sample delivery and approval to support smooth transitions into production Strive for continuous improvement by examining defective returns and monitoring new technologies Travel to development factories and trade shows as needed We’d Love to Hear from People With Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 7+ years of experience in the footwear industry Experience building product specifications and working knowledge of material applications Strong understanding of product constructions and development processes Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe applications Ability to use industry tools such as calipers, hardness gauge, tape measure, profile gauge, Brannock device, etc. Effective communicator and collaborator across cross-functional teams Creative problem-solver with a strong desire to lead product development as the brand grows Skilled in establishing and upholding production roadmaps to meet critical deadlines. What You Can Expect A salary designed to give you the support you need to be ambitious and structured to scale alongside the brand. An equity grant opportunity to have true ownership of the brand you're building. The chance to be a part of shaping the future of a product at a breakout running brand from the ground up, and empower runners globally to get to the starting line stronger. To be a part of a team empowering each other to go the extra mile to build a brand that will create lasting impact on the running community in addition to the footwear industry. Where This is a full-time role based in Austin, Texas. Individual pay will be determined by additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brand. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veloci Running