Apex Footwear Limited

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Leather Engineering, Footwear Engineering

• 5 to 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Leather goods/ Footwear/ Tannery, Manufacturing (FMCG)

• Age 30 to 40 years
• Basic understanding of materials, construction, and testing standards. 
• Action Orientated & Result Drive 
• Ability to multitask across different accounts/projects
• Quickly identifying and resolving material, quality, or construction issues during development.      

Deputy Manager-Product, Design Lab to manage and develop the product portfolio across multiple international accounts by driving product development, material innovation, and technical compliance for footwear products, ensuring products meet each market`s distinct aesthetic, quality, and performance standards while achieving delivery timelinesJob Responsibilities:• Drive product development strategy from concept to bulk approval — including sampling, costing, and fit/construction reviews — aligned to each brand`s style DNA and target consumer
• Interpret and guide the team on trend direction, mood boards, and design briefs to inform material and construction decisions across fashion, casual, and lifestyle categories
• Oversee coordination with material development, sourcing, and testing teams to identify on-trend materials, trims, and finishes within cost targets
• Own multiple, parallel sample development calendars across accounts, ensuring on-time submission and proactively resolving bottlenecks
• Take the lead in resolving complex quality, fit, or construction issues escalated from the team
• Drive costing strategy and lead negotiations with internal/external stakeholders to achieve target FOB/pricing across accounts
• Present seasonal line plans, tech packs, and development status updates directly to senior management and brand partners
• Ensure full compliance with retailer-specific and brand-specific quality/testing requirements across the account portfolio
• Partner closely with merchandising and design leadership on adoption rates, style rationalization, and re-order strategy

• Festival Bonus: 2
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Compensation for the position is industry standard and negotiable
• Gratuity Facility
• Contributory Provident Fund
• Life Insurance (Accidental and Hospitalization)
• Discounts in hospitals & diagnostic centers
• Apex Family Discount on Apex Products