Footwear Developer (m/w/d)

Pammys™ (dieseo GmbH); Kiel; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellpass membership

Free drinks

Employee discounts

Team events

Job summary

Pammys is a fast-growing European D2C footwear brand with offices in Kiel and Hamburg and a large logistics hub in Lensahn. We seek a Footwear Developer to own the end-to-end design process, from idea to prototype, collaborating with development, marketing and production to deliver aesthetically strong, functional products.

You will refine sketches, create 3D models and prototypes, and ensure sustainability and user-friendliness in line with market trends.

Qualifications

• Completed degree or training in product design, industrial design, fashion design, or similar.
• Creativity and flair for design, shapes, colors, and materials.
• Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Developing innovative product designs – from the initial sketch to the final product
• Co-design and implementation of designs as part of the significant expansion of our product range this year
• Working closely with development, marketing, and production teams to optimize products
• Researching current design trends and market requirements for continuous improvement
• Creating technical drawings and presentations
• Support in optimizing existing products in terms of design and user-friendliness
• Integration of sustainable materials and new design ideas based on trend and market analyses
• Coordination and communication with suppliers and production partners to ensure quality and feasibility

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Product/Industrial Design

Fashion Design

Job description

Do you have an eye for aesthetics, combine creativity with technical understanding, and take real ownership in the design process? Would you like your designs to have a direct impact on product quality, innovation, and the growth of one of Europe's most exciting D2C footwear brands?

Our footwear brand Pammys has grown toover 1 million customers in its first four years and has been named the fastest-growing e-commerce brand in Europe by the Financial Times.

With ateam of over 150 people at our locations in Kiel, Hamburg, and our own 22.000 m² logistics center in Lensahn, we are building a global footwear brand that redefines style, comfort, and modern aesthetics.

We are currently facing our next major growth phase—with the clear goal of further expanding our market position this year through internationalization and a significant expansion of our product portfolio.

To achieve this, we are looking for a Footwear Developer (m/f/d) who will accompany the entire design process of our shoes – from the initial idea to concept development and final implementation. You will create sketches, 3D models, and prototypes, work closely with development, marketing, and production, and ensure that aesthetics, functionality, and user-friendliness blend perfectly.

Important: We are an office-first company. You will work daily in one of our offices in Hamburg or Kiel and be close to the team, the processes, and the brand.

Your mission

• Developing innovative product designs – from the initial sketch to the final product


• Co-design and implementation of designs as part of the significant expansion of our product range this year


• Working closely with development, marketing, and production teams to optimize products


• Researching current design trends and market requirements for continuous improvement


• Creating technical drawings and presentations


• Support in optimizing existing products in terms of design and user-friendliness


• Integration of sustainable materials and new design ideas based on trend and market analyses


• Coordination and communication with suppliers and production partners to ensure quality and feasibility

Your profile

• Good written and spoken German and English skills


• Completed degree or training in product design, industrial design, fashion design, or similar


• Creativity and flair for design, shapes, colors, and materials (previous experience an advantage)


• Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills to collaborate closely with development, production, and marketing


• Structured and independent way of working

Why us?

• Real career growth opportunities—grow with us into the role that best fits your strengths and ambitions


• Flexible working hours that adapt to your lifestyle


• A generous learning and development budget to support your personal and professional growth


• A culture where your ideas matter and appreciation is part of everyday work


• Fast decision-making with minimal bureaucracy and no endless meetings


• Modern, centrally located offices in Hamburg and Kiel


• Choose the setup that works best for you—a Windows laptop or MacBook, plus an iPhone


• A Wellpass membership to support your health and well-being


• Free drinks, employee discounts, and access to Corporate Benefits


• Regular team events—because celebrating success is better together


• Plenty of room for your own ideas, ownership, and the opportunity to make a real impact