CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

The Footwear Developer Color & Materials (C&M), supports the development and execution of color and material solutions for Lacoste footwear, ensuring that design intent is translated into high-quality, production-ready products. 

This role focuses on material execution, color accuracy, proto management, supplier coordination and quality control, while building a strong foundation in footwear development processes. 

MAIN REPONSIBILITIES 

1. Color & Material Development Support 

• Support the development of colors and materials from design brief through final approval. 

• Assist in translating Color & Material design intent into development solutions aligned with cost, quality and manufacturability. 

• Track and manage lab dips, color approvals, material submissions and sample feedback. 

• Support consistency of color accuracy and material quality across prototypes and production samples. 

2. Sample & Prototype Management 

• Coordinate material sample requests, deliveries and review timelines with internal teams and suppliers. 

• Maintain accurate records of sample status, revisions and approvals. 

• Support internal evaluations and wear tests where applicable. 

• Ensure samples meet design, development and quality standards. 

3. Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Communicate with material suppliers and factories  

• Support alignment between Design, Development, Materials, product Merch and Sourcing. 

• Prepare clear documentation and follow-ups to ensure smooth information flow. 

• Escalate risks or issues proactively to senior team members. 

4. Process, Data & Tools 

• Maintain accurate development files, BOMs, color standards and material information. 

• Update systems and trackers to ensure data accuracy and traceability. 

• Support continuous improvement of Color & Material development tools and workflows. 

• Learn and apply brand standards, testing requirements and compliance guidelines. 

5. Learning, Growth & Team Contribution 

• Build foundational knowledge of footwear construction, colors, materials and manufacturing processes. 

• Actively seek feedback and coaching from senior developers. 

• Stay curious about materials innovation, sustainability and industry best practices. 

• Contribute positively to a collaborative, solution-oriented team culture. 

• Education or first experience in footwear, product development, materials or related fields. 

• Basic understanding of footwear materials and color processes. 

• Interest in manufacturing, quality and execution. 

• Familiarity with development documentation and sample workflows. 

• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel / Office. 

• Ability to learn PLM systems and internal development tools. 

• Basic knowledge of Adobe tools is a plus. 

• Education or first experience in footwear, product development, materials or related fields. 

• Basic understanding of footwear materials and color processes. 

• Interest in manufacturing, quality and execution. 

• Familiarity with development documentation and sample workflows.