FTW Product Development Lead

FTW Product Development Lead Join our community and help us shape the future of fashion! 🌍👡 We usually respond within a week ABOUT ALOHAS ALOHAS is a fast-growing Spanish footwear and accessories brand built on a simple idea: only make what's already been chosen. Our on-demand model eliminates overproduction at its root — no excess stock, no waste. We move at the speed of culture while staying true to the belief that fashion can be done differently. THE ROLE We're looking for a FTW Product Development Lead to join our Product team at a defining moment. This isn't a role to maintain a machine that's already running — it's a role to build it. You'll own the development function end-to-end : the processes, the standards, the supplier relationships, and the team structure. You'll report directly to the Chief Product Officer and work closely with Design, Merchandising, and Production. This is a hands-on role . You'll be deep in the craft — and simultaneously building the structure that makes the whole function reliable. YOUR CHALLENGE Product Development & Execution Lead the full product development cycle from tech-pack to GTM-ready sample — footwear first, accessories as the scope grows Review and approve proto, sealing, and pre-production samples with precise technical feedback Validate new materials and processes before they enter production Develop and maintain strong relationships with our factories and material suppliers, primarily based in Spain and Portugal Conduct market research and competitor analysis to drive continuous improvement in innovation, sustainability, and efficiency Leadership Lead and upskill a small team of product developers — bringing structure, expertise, and autonomy where it's been missing Define product development KPIs (time-to-market, quality, return rates, margins) and report regularly to senior leadership Establish and continuously improve the processes that make the development engine reliable and scalable GTM & Strategy Own and manage the product development calendar in close collaboration with Merchandising, protecting key GTM milestones Analyse sales and return data to make data-informed decisions and feed recommendations back into the product process Master Data & Systems Maintain product data accuracy across our systems (PLM/Centric, ERP, POS) Serve as the cross-functional point of contact on product information — for Design, Brand, Channels, and Customer Service WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 7+ years of experience in footwear product development — factory-side or brand-side, both work (experience in an Atelier or factory environment is a strong plus) Deep technical knowledge of footwear construction, materials, fit, and manufacturing processes ; leather goods experience is a plus Proven experience leading or structuring a team — and the ability to be hands-on yourself, not just a manager Track record working with suppliers and factories, ideally in Spain or Portugal Experience with PLM and ERP systems (we use Centric); strong Excel skills Ability to analyse sales and return data and translate it into product decisions Fluent in Spanish and English (essential — Spanish for factory relationships, English for the broader team and international suppliers) A solution-first mindset : you move fast, protect deadlines, and don't wait for perfect conditions Willing to travel ~20% to visit factories, attend trade shows, and source materials WHAT WE OFFER Freedom & responsibility . We trust you to own your work. Flexible hours . Summer hours . Intensive schedule in July and August. Two disconnect days a year , on top of your holidays. Take them when you need them. Balance that's real . We support parenthood, family life, gender equality and diversity, and sustainability is built into how we work. Up to 70% off ALOHAS , for you, your family and friends. Office in Gràcia, Barcelona , with coffee and fresh fruit, plus monthly after-work plans with the team. Growth . Honest feedback, ongoing learning and room to grow with the company. Ready to shape the future in a fashion brand? Join us and leave your mark 🚀 Want to know more? Video Presentation Apply to work with us: careers.alohas.com Our website: alohas.com IG: @alohas Departamento Product Role Product Developer Location Barcelona Remote status Hybrid Why ALOHAS? At ALOHAS, we're changing the way people consume fashion by adopting the latest luxury trends and introducing them in the market at an affordable price via our "on-demand" production system. Since we only produce what you order, we cause no unnecessary harm to the planet. We want to become the best alternative to get the latest trends in fashion without harming the environment. In other words, we're a sustainable fast fashion brand. About ALOHAS ALOHAS is a Barcelona-based fashion-forward brand that prides itself on its on-demand production system. We encourage sustainable shopping by launching weekly capsules in which items are only produced after orders are placed. This way, we can bring you the latest trends without harming the planet. Founded in 2015 Co-workers +80 Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor