Product Development Engineer 2

**About Our Client:**

Imagine shaping the future of iconic products that resonate with millions globally. Our client is a leading global enterprise, renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence in creating high-quality, beloved products. They are driven by a mission to inspire and empower, constantly pushing boundaries in design and performance. Joining this team means contributing to a legacy of groundbreaking innovation and making a tangible impact on product lines that are celebrated worldwide.

**Make Your Mark as a Product Development Engineer**

Are you ready to dive into a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your expertise in product development will directly influence the evolution of celebrated product lines? This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Product Development Engineer to join a special project focused on enhancing and revitalizing popular products. You'll play a crucial role in bridging creative concepts with technical feasibility, ensuring that cutting-edge ideas translate into market-ready products that delight users worldwide. Your work will directly contribute to bringing fresh, innovative designs to life and improving existing product experiences.

**What You'll Do:**

* Lead product development efforts for key product launches and cultural moments, focusing on revamping and enhancing existing product models rather than designing new ones from scratch.

* Collaborate closely with designers to translate creative concepts into actionable development plans, ensuring unified and fresh ideas are brought to fruition.

* Integrate user feedback and insights into the product development process to drive continuous improvements and innovation.

* Navigate a high-pressure environment, adapting quickly to feedback and changes throughout the development lifecycle.

* Develop and manage product timelines, ensuring projects meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results.

**What You'll Bring (Must-Haves):**

* 3+ years of experience in technical product development, specifically within the footwear industry.

* Proven ability to take creative ideas from concept to product implementation while adhering to strict deadlines.

* Experience in creating and managing product timelines as needed.

* A strong portfolio showcasing your product development experience.

**Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves):**

* Experience acting as a liaison with manufacturers and advocating for design intent.

* A passion for the product category and an understanding of specific user needs.

* Track record of managing product development through multiple iterations, including analyzing failures and implementing improvements for future products.

**Soft Skills for Success:**

* Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

* Highly adaptable to changing priorities and feedback.

* Comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate evolving project requirements.

* Exceptional collaboration skills, working effectively with diverse teams.

* Courageous in conversations, willing to take calculated risks with designs and provide constructive feedback.

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**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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