Developer Color & Materials​ / Développeur Couleur et Matières (H/F)

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 Colors & 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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.