(Senior) Footwear Developer (w/m/d)

Innovation. Technology. Movement.

Are you passionate about performance products and eager to actively shape the future of our running shoe? In this role, you will take full responsibility for the development process of high-end running shoes—from the initial idea to the market-ready product.

Working together with an interdisciplinary team, you will align design, functionality, and quality, ensuring that our vision hits the road.

• Project Management: End-to-end coordination of the development process from the concept phase to the confirmation sample.
• Interface Management: Close collaboration with design, product management, development, as well as material and manufacturing partners.
• Requirements Translation: Converting briefings into technical specifications and development parameters.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approval of all samples with regard to functionality, design, cost, and timeline.
• Process Optimization: Continuous improvement of materials and processes with a focus on performance, sustainability, and efficiency.

• Completed degree in footwear engineering, product development, engineering, sports technology, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in the development of performance footwear, ideally with a focus on running
• Hands-on experience in fit & wear management as well as knowledge of midsole components, foams, materials, and manufacturing technologies
• Proficiency in CAD systems, development software, and tools for technical specifications, along with experience collaborating with global production partners (particularly in Asia)
• Willingness to travel for business
• Very good English skills (at least B2 level) and strong German language skills

• 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, and the option to work remotely form the foundation for your work-life balance.
• As a manager, you can look forward to a performance-based bonus – as recognition for your dedication.
• We care about your health, which is why you'll have an ergonomic workspace with an adjustable desk, in-house physiotherapy, and sports and wellness programs.
• We support your professional and personal development with a wide range of training programs and individual education opportunities.
• For your family, we offer childcare subsidies, reserved daycare spots, and support for caring for relatives.
• With flexible time off – by the hour or full days – you can make extra space for what matters most to you.
• In our company cafeterias, you can enjoy daily changing, discounted meals – coffee, cocoa, and water are free.
• Take advantage of corporate benefits, regional discounts with the medi Card, and attractive employee rates on our products from medi, CEP, and ITEM m6.
• Our company parking garage offers plenty of free spaces for you.

About us
Around 3,000 medi employees worldwide develop innovative solutions for a better quality of life – 1,800 of them at our headquarters in Bayreuth. Our goal: to enable users and patients to achieve maximum therapy success in the medical field and to provide a unique feeling for the body in the sports and fashion segment (CEP and ITEM m6). We work as a team to set new standards with products and concepts – scientifically sound and at a high-tech level.

What unites us at medi?
We work together to make life better for people around the world – with know-how, heart, and the goal to grow together. Every idea, helping hand, and contribution to the bigger picture counts with us.