Product Developer Boots

We are looking for a highly motivated Product Developer with a passion for board sports to join our Snowboard Boot Development team at our Amsterdam HQ

In a nutshell

The Product Developer will be assisting in the design, engineering, and commercialization of high-performance snowboard boots. This role bridges creativity and technical execution, driving product innovation from initial concept through production and market launch

You will collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, Marketing, Sales, and global manufacturing partners to develop durable, market-relevant, and cost-efficient products that meet the highest standards of performance and quality

This is a year-round role with increased activity during peak winter sales cycles and includes international travel to support manufacturing and testing

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end development process: concept creation, design execution, prototyping, testing, validation, and production follow-up
• Create and update detailed technical drawings, engineering documentation, specifications, tool lists, and tech packs (materials, colors, trims, graphics)
• Assist in prototype builds and sample reviews, providing timely and structured feedback to factories
• Assist in identifying and sourcing advanced materials, while staying up to date on latest technologies in footwear construction
• Ensure products are high quality, durable, manufacturable, and cost‑effective
• Continuously improve product construction, performance, and user experience while maintaining brand identity
• Maintain accurate product data and documentation in line with the seasonal line plan
• Assist in maintaining product quality standards and QA specifications
• Drive development timelines and ensure key milestones are met
• Research market and industry trends to generate innovative concepts and technical solutions
• Personally test products on‑snow and in laboratory settings to validate performance and durability

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 1–3 years of product/footwear development experience (internships included)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, plastic injection and footwear construction
• Experience creating technical drawings, tech packs, and engineering documentation
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• 3D CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Catia, Onshape, ProEngineer, Rhino or equivalent)
• Experienced snowboarder with strong product insight
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills
• Fluent in English and preferably Dutch
• Ability to travel internationally several times per year
• No sensitivity to epoxy resins
• For the role you will be based at our HQ office in Amsterdam, so you should already have a working permit/visa for Europe

Benefits

• Participation in our Dutch pension program
• Enjoy a free annual snowboard setup (board, boots, bindings)
• 1 day a week working from home
• Working from location, amount of days t.b.d.
• Company laptop