Louis Vuitton Footwear Product Developer (Sneakers)
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a leading maison within the LVMH group, renowned for luxury leather goods, ready-to-wear and footwear. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with global creative direction and operates international product and production networks to deliver high-end collections and experiential retail.
Louis Vuitton seeks a Senior Footwear Product Developer in Venice for the Sneakers team; PLM and Adobe skills required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Receive initial sketches and design briefs from the stylist and translate them into technical development plans for the sneakers collection.
- Evaluate and select materials, colours and shapes in collaboration with the stylist to define construction and aesthetic choices.
- Liaise with Purchasing, Patternmaking and the Style office to source components and analyse required operations.
- Prepare prototypes and presentation samples for review by the stylist and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate the initial marketing selection meeting to identify models designated for production.
- Collaborate with the Paris style direction to align local development with global brand direction.
- Assess and document sample evaluations (as indicated by Marketing) and produce detailed correction memos.
- Create initial PLM drafts including material codes and technical specifications.
- Manage and coordinate timelines and milestones across all phases of the collections.
Qualifications
- Degree in fashion design or a related discipline; footwear design education preferred.
- Technical training from a recognised footwear institute (Politecnico Calzaturiero preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in footwear product development, preferably in luxury sneakers.
- Professional proficiency in English and good knowledge of French.
- Proven experience with PLM systems and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of progressive experience in footwear product development, with demonstrable work on sneaker collections and cross-functional project coordination.
Education
Degree in fashion design or similar; technical footwear training (Politecnico Calzaturiero or equivalent) preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Venice, Veneto, Italy.
Culture
Louis Vuitton cultivates a culture of exceptional craftsmanship, creative excellence and rigorous quality standards. Teams operate in a collaborative, international environment where close interaction with creative direction and cross-border colleagues is routine.
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