Developer Color & Materials (H/F)The Kooples

At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign.
An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stands out for its unique know-how in each of its areas of expertise, from garment factory to omnichannel distribution.
At Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style. This elegance guides all of its actions and its social and environmental commitments.
Working at Lacoste is belonging to a community of 8,500 employees on the move to build the future. Committed to making equal opportunities a reality and to revealing potential, the company brings together talents from all walks of life, embracing their differences.
Lacoste is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people within the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant and Tecnifibre (https://mf-brands.com/).

Developer Color & Materials / Développeur Couleur et Matières (H/F)
CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Footwear Developer Color & Materials (C&M), supports the development and execution of color and material solutions for Lacoste footwear, ensuring that design intent is translated into high-quality, production-ready products.
This role focuses on material execution, color accuracy, proto management, supplier coordination and quality control, while building a strong foundation in footwear development processes.
MAIN REPONSIBILITIES
1. Color & Material Development Support
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Support the development of colors and materials from design brief through final approval.
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Assist in translating Colors & Material design intent into development solutions aligned with cost, quality and manufacturability.
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Track and manage lab dips, color approvals, material submissions and sample feedback.
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Support consistency of color accuracy and material quality across prototypes and production samples.
2. Sample and Prototype Management
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Coordinate material sample requests, deliveries and review timelines with internal teams and suppliers.
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Maintain accurate records of sample status, revisions and approvals.
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Support internal evaluations and wear tests where applicable.
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Ensure samples meet design, development and quality standards.
3. Supplier and Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Communicate with material suppliers and factories
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Support alignment between Design, Development, Materials, product Merch and Sourcing.
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Prepare clear documentation and follow-ups to ensure smooth information flow.
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Escalate risks or issues proactively to senior team members.
4. Process, Data and Tools
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Maintain accurate development files, BOMs, color standards and material information.
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Update systems and trackers to ensure data accuracy and traceability.
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Support continuous improvement of Color & Material development tools and workflows.
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Learn and apply brand standards, testing requirements and compliance guidelines.
5. Learning, Growth and Team Contribution
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Build foundational knowledge of footwear construction, colors, materials and manufacturing processes.
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Actively seek feedback and coaching from senior developers.
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Stay curious about materials innovation, sustainability and industry best practices.
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Contribute positively to a collaborative, solution-oriented team culture.

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Education or first experience in footwear, product development, materials or related fields.
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Basic understanding of footwear materials and color processes.
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Interest in manufacturing, quality and execution.
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Familiarity with development documentation and sample workflows.
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Comfortable with Microsoft Excel / Office.
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Ability to learn PLM systems and internal development tools.
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Basic knowledge of Adobe tools is a plus.
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Education or first experience in footwear, product development, materials or related fields.
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Basic understanding of footwear materials and color processes.
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Interest in manufacturing, quality and execution.
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Familiarity with development documentation and sample workflows.