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:

Responsibilities

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 samples only once confirmed for production to ensure factory execution accuracy.

Calendar & Tracking

• Maintain and monitor development calendars in partnership with factories to ensure timely prototype delivery and adherence to runway deadlines.
• Track all inbound and outbound shipments (DHL, FedEx, etc.) and provide regular status updates to the team; escalate risks as needed in collaboration with PD leadership and import/export partners.

Fittings & Development Support

• Support fittings by capturing detailed, real-time notes on design feedback, including aesthetic adjustments and proportion changes.
• Document and communicate all fitting feedback to cross-functional teams; support follow-up actions led by PD and technical partners.

Show Execution (Runway)

• Support all backstage preparation and execution, including:
• Organizing, labeling, and preparing final shoes
• Assisting with styling and lineup coordination
• Preparing backstage kits (fit kits, emergency kits, etc.)
• Pre- and Post-show footwear sample coordination, tracking, collection, and allocation between PR and Design teams, ensuring accurate organization and accountability of walked and non-walked samples.

Production

• Support transition from SMS to production specs within PLM, ensuring all finalized data is accurate and complete.
• Track confirmation samples and coordinate reviews to ensure final alignment with approved design.
• Support tracking of marketing and campaign sample requests, ensuring accuracy prior to handoff.
• Contribute to additional runway-related projects as needed.

To Land This Role:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent life experience
• Minimum 4 years in product development, preferably in Runway
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills; ability to adhere to deadlines
• Able to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment
• Ability to travel as needed

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

The Product Development and Production team is a talented group of problem-solvers who work diligently to bring our beautiful collections to life. Our focus is on fulfilling Tory’s creative vision and supporting our Design team in delivering extraordinary collections each season. We also collaborate closely with our internal partners and build strong relationships with premier manufacturers and luxury suppliers globally to ensure that our products are flawlessly executed and delivered on time. If you are a team player with a passion for product and an eye for detail, come join us!

How We Work Together

• Adaptable – We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial – We own it
• Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
• Live the Values – We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 80,000.00 USD - 85,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [email protected].