Sr. Associate, Product Development, Runway Footwear

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today! Life @ToryBurch is Special Because: When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days. This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because: As a Tory Burch Product Development Sr. Associate, you are a critical cross functional leader, pivotal in building aesthetically and quality authentic product while achieving financial goals. A Day in the Life:

Development/ Pre Production Coordinate daily communication with international factories and PD partners to align development progress with the NYC office and runway timelines. Manage spec turnover within the calendar in partnership with design and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of prototypes, SMS, and confirmation samples. Execute pass-off of development information (PLM data, specs, BOMs) to manufacturing partners on behalf of design; maintain consistent daily communication. Create, update, and issue BOMs and development specs within PLM with a high level of accuracy and completeness. Collaborate with overseas teams and suppliers to address questions and implement updates related to product definition and development changes. Maintain and track all sample requests within PLM; follow up, monitor, and report on prototype status across all stages. Participate in prototype and SMS reviews, document feedback and supporting follow-up actions with cross-functional teams. Maintain PLM data accuracy and completeness to support development tracking and reporting. Track development progress against KPIs and maintain master tracking charts. Runway-Specific Development Responsibilities Maintain a centralized digital database in PLM as the single source of truth for all global factories. Own and manage heel heights, construction specs, and hardware data within PLM, ensuring consistency across factories. Ensure all data entered PLM aligns with the appropriate stage of development, maintaining accuracy and avoiding premature or redundant entries. Maintain and link material and hardware references in PLM for runway and production-confirmed styles, ensuring alignment from design through production. Manage hardware sample records in PLM, and oversee physical hardware