Senior Developer

Wolverine World Wide Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear and apparel company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Developer to manage product development processes from concept to final production. The role involves leading product development teams, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining cost objectives. Candidates should have 7+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong leadership skills. The company offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule with three days in the office and two days remote, and is recognized for its commitment to diversity and workplace excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product development experience required.
• Proven leadership skills with at least 2 years’ experience in leading or influencing others.
• Solid communication skills including managing effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product development process from concept to buy ready.
• Serve as a pro-active conduit between design and supply chain.
• Lead the product creation process ensuring alignment with goals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Footwear construction understanding

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills (MS Office, AI tools)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AI footwear development tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

The Work Group at Wolverine Worldwide includes market-leading brands Wolverine Boots and Apparel, Cat Footwear, Merrell Work and Tactical, Bates, Harley Davidson Footwear, and Hytest. Across the Work Group there are 100+ year old businesses, global and domestic brands, as well as licensed and owned entities. Through building awesome products that blur the line between work and lifestyle, we tap into the collective power of all these brands to deliver our customers amazing stories and the trusted features they demand: comfort, durability, and style.

The Senior Developer drives the product development process by partnering with Design, Product Management, Costing, and Materials in taking the product from concept to buy ready for assigned categories.

Primary Duties

• Manages a product development category and/or team.
• Serves as a pro‑active conduit between design and Global Supply Chain throughout the seasonal development process.
• Manage the product development process to ensure timely delivery of product that is in‑line with target costs and meets calendar deadlines.
• Manages the product creation process from conception through commercialization by being the technical expert.
• Manages the product confirmation/sample process.
• Lead and manage a robust review process of each technical pack against the briefing goals and effectively communicate results to help inform/improve product creation and manufacturability.
• Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of product development experience required.
• Proven leadership skills with at least 2 years’ experience in leading or influencing others.
• Technically proficient with an extensive understanding of footwear constructions.
• Advanced knowledge of fit/construction and costing.
• Solid computer skills including MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional follow‑through skills and attention to detail.
• Solid communication skills are required, including the ability to manage strong and effective cross‑functional relationships within the organization.
• In‑depth computer skills and experience with AI footwear development tools, 3D, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) is one of the world’s leading designers, marketers, and licensors of footwear and apparel; It’s global footprint spans 170 countries and territories. The Company’s portfolio includes Merrell®, Saucony®, Sweaty Betty®, Hush Puppies®, Wolverine®, Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Stride Rite®. The Company is also the global footwear licensee of brands Cat® and Harley‑Davidson®.

Wolverine Worldwide is driven by a Vision to Make. Every Day. Better. for its consumers, partners, communities, and shareholders.

In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.

Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.

We value diversity and are committed to creating equal opportunities for all employees and associate without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.