Product Manager - (Footwear and Non Apparel Technologist)
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Compensation:
£350.00 - £400.00 per day PAYE
Start Date:
ASAP
Location: London, hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
Duration: 9 months
Pay rate: £350.00 – £400.00 per day PAYE
Are you passionate about creating high-quality, perfectly fitting products? Do you have a wealth of experience in footwear and accessories? Join our client’s team and take the lead in shaping the future of fit and quality standards for their innovative brand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end fit and quality development for footwear, collaborating with a designer based in Los Angeles.
- Leverage your expertise in global sizing standards, footwear anatomy, materials, construction, 3D scanning, and prototyping—including wide fit/wide calf.
- Launch a new internal fitting process for non-apparel products.
- Provide consultancy for non-apparel fit inputs into PLM onboarding.
- Develop fit for new products against the selection backlog.
- Conduct deep dives on products with fit or quality issues to drive continuous improvement.
- Source London-based footwear fit models for testing and prototyping.
- Build internal technical literature for non-apparel products, including construction standards and measurement guides.
- Support non-apparel fit customer experience opportunities to enhance satisfaction.
What You’ll Bring:
- Advanced knowledge of global sizing standards, footwear anatomy, fit testing, and technical processes.
- Hands-on experience with 3D scanning and prototyping tools.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve fit and quality issues with precision.
- Strong ability to partner with cross-functional teams and designers in global locations.
- Passion for driving innovation and creating exceptional products.
**This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. If you have not received a response within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have not been selected for progression to the next stage of the hiring process
Client Description
Our Client is a FTSE 100, multinational technology company no longer known for just one thing. Their areas of expertise include e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, artificial intelligence, original entertainment… the list goes on. Despite being primarily digital, their aim is to be the most customer-centric company in the world.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
