We're looking for a Product Developer in Footwear to cover a parental leave for approximately one year. The role is responsible for leading the development of footwear products from concept to final confirmation sample approval, including both new constructions and updates to existing styles through new materials and colorways.The role collaborates closely with internal teams - Design, Sustainability, Merchandising, and Operations - as well as external suppliers to ensure a smooth and efficient development process.<div>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</div>You're a skilled collaborator with deep technical knowledge - someone who builds trust with factories and design teams alike, and takes full ownership from prototype to final approval.<div>WHAT YOU WILL DO</div><ul><li>Drive the full development lifecycle from concept, prototyping, BOMs, technical development, wear testing, and Salesman samples through to confirmation samples</li><li>Work closely with the Design team as well as the sourcing office and external factories to ensure execution follows all design ambitions as well as timelines and tech requirements</li><li>Create accurate tech packs, BOMs, and other specs and ensure all PLM data is enriched</li><li>Provide technical expertise on constructions, lasts, tooling, and new developments - anticipate and resolve technical or production issues early in development; always bring solution-focused options</li><li>Develop new materials, treatments, and construction ideas to enrich the AA design toolbox</li><li>Review costing/CBDs and recommend cost-saving solutions</li><li>Conduct supplier visits as needed to ensure quality adherence to development timelines</li></ul><div>ARE YOU THE ONE? We seek someone with most of the following:</div><ul><li>Minimum 5+ years’ experience in footwear development</li><li>Proven experience managing multiple seasonal and innovation development projects</li><li>Collaborative experience working with design teams, offering technical direction - at least two years within a brand</li><li>Solution-oriented and proactive</li><li>Highly organized with strong technical and aesthetic judgment</li><li>Confident communicator with factories and suppliers</li><li>Experience with Rhino (or similar), as well as 3D printing and outsole prototyping, is a plus.</li></ul><div>HERE'S HOW TO APPLY</div>Apply by submitting your CV in English. We also welcome a short cover letter telling us why you think you would be a great fit for this role. Please do not include a photo or date of birth with your application; our recruitment process is competency-based.We review applications continuously, and the position may be filled before the closing date.DETAILS Contract type: Full-time, parental leave cover of approximately 1 year. Estimated starting date: December 2026 Reports to: Head of Development &amp; Production FTW Location: Gothenburg Work mode: On-site, travel required<div>ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO</div>Founded in Sweden in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svärdh, Axel Arigato was born with a disruptive mindset, modernising and democratising the sneaker landscape through a blend of style, quality, community and a digital-first approach.Grounded in Scandinavian minimalism and elevated with playful, intentional details, every piece is designed with care: crafted to move globally, worn with individuality.What began online expanded into physical spaces built for energetic cultural exchange: stores and experiences where conversations, performances and unexpected activations dissolve the boundaries between brand and culture.Today, Axel Arigato continues to evolve with purpose via a people-powered approach. It shows up where culture happens: on streets, at events and across cities.Built on curiosity. Driven by connection.OUR VALUES: DROP Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our values that we live and breathe. They are the foundation for our current state and what we will always bring with us to the future.

Product Developer FTW (Parental Leave Cover)

Shop Men

Shop Women

Care Guide

Delivery & Payment

Product Footprint

Store Locator

About us

Careers

Sustainability

Bring-back scheme

Company

Our policies

cookies

Change Cookie Settings

Contact us

Customer Support

Events

Tik Tok

Instagram

Youtube

Community

Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates on drops, sales & events.

Gift Wrap

Is your purchase a gift? Add gift wrapping to your order to make your package extra special

Join The Community

AW26

Shop now

EXPLORE OUR EVENTS

Shoes

Clothing

Accessories

View all men

EVENT

View all mens sale

LIVE

Sale

New Arrivals

Top Sellers

Coming Soon

Online Exclusive

AW26 LOOKBOOK

CLEAN 90. 10 YEARS

BY JACK DRAPER

The Bee Bird

MEET ZANE

AXEL ARIGATO X REGGIEKNOW

View all

Dice

Clean 90

Daze

Zane

Orbit

Area

Genesis

Clay

Atlas

Dice Laceless

Slow

Eris

Satellite

Squish

Tact

Grain

Pillow

Court

Clean 360 Laceless

Onyx

Blyde

Shoe Care

SNEAKERS GUIDE

Knitwear

Sweatshirts

Hoodies

Puffer Jackets

Outerwear

Denim

Trousers

T-shirts

Shirts

Matching Sets

Shorts

Hats & Caps

Scarves

Socks

Bags

Objects

Laces

View all women

View all womens sale

CLEAN 90 - THE ICON

SILVER COLLECTION

Sneakers Guide

Sphere

Marathon

Snail

Blazers

Tops

Dresses & Skirts

Skirts

Women

Live Chat

WhatsApp

Email

to shop with our Soho team on WhatsApp. Delivered across the UK or ready for pickup at our Soho store in London.

For questions regarding online orders, please contact 

London Soho

Dubai

 to shop with our Covent Garden team on WhatsApp. Delivered across the UK or ready for pickup at our Covent Garden store in London.

London Covent Garden

Bicester Village

Berlin

Alsterhaus Hamburg

Oberpollinger Men's Pop-up, Munich

Oberpollinger Mens Pop-up, Munich

Oberpollinger Women's Pop-up, Munich

Oberpollinger Womens Pop-up, Munich

KaDeWe Berlin Men's

KaDeWe Berlin Mens

KaDeWe Berlin Women's

KaDeWe Berlin Womens

 to shop with our Stockholm team on WhatsApp. Delivered across Sweden or ready for pickup at our Stockholm store.

Stockholm

 to shop with our Gothenburg team on WhatsApp. Delivered across Sweden or ready for pickup at our Gothenburg store.

Gothenburg

NK Stockholm Men's

NK Stockholm Mens

NK Stockholm Women's

NK Stockholm Womens

NK Gothenburg

 to shop with our Paris team on WhatsApp. Delivered across France or ready for pickup at our Paris store.

Product Developer FTW (Parental Leave Cover)

Apply for this job