Director, Footwear Product Development
Rothy'sSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted March 5, 2026
187000 - 227000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Rothy’s is a sustainable footwear company that transforms single-use plastic bottles into its signature thread, creating wardrobe staples that look and feel great.
Job Description
Rothy’s is looking for a Director of Footwear Product Development to lead and scale the end to end development of footwear, setting development strategy, technical process, and team direction while working closely with design, merchandising, sustainability, and factory partners.
Requirements
- 12+ years of hands on footwear product development experience, including leadership roles
- A degree in biomechanics, engineering, kinesiology, textile science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Deep knowledge of footwear construction, materials, tooling, testing, and costing
- Experience reviewing cost breakdowns, analyzing material yields, interpreting testing data, and making margin focused decisions
- Proven ability to improve cost, lead times, and quality with global manufacturing partners
- Experience implementing digital development tools and managing BOMs through commercialization
- Advanced knowledge of footwear fit and last development, including shape, proportions, grading, performance refinement, and establishment of brand fit standards and last libraries
- Experience establishing PLM systems and standardizing development processes to support business scale
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- 401k matching
- Comprehensive health plans for you and your family
- Supplemental mental health benefits
- Monthly wellness reimbursement
- Dog friendly offices
- Employee Discount Program!
