FTW Product Development Lead

ALOHAS; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Freedom at work

Flexible hours

Summer hours

Disconnect days

70% off ALOHAS

Office in Gràcia, Barcelona

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

ALOHAS is seeking an FTW Product Development Lead to own the development function end-to-end, including processes, standards, supplier relations, and team structure. You will work with Design, Merchandising, Production and report to the Chief Product Officer.

This hands-on role requires deep footwear development knowledge, leadership, and the ability to build scalable processes. Expect travel and close collaboration with factories in Spain and Portugal.

Formación

• 7+ years of footwear product development experience.
• Deep knowledge of footwear construction, materials, fit, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience leading or structuring a team; hands-on when needed.
• Track record working with suppliers and factories, preferably in Spain or Portugal.
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems; strong Excel skills.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (essential).
• Willing to travel ~20% to factories, shows and sourcing materials.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the full product development cycle from tech-pack to GTM-ready sample — footwear first, accessories as scope grows.
• Review proto, sealing, and pre-production samples with precise technical feedback.
• Validate new materials and processes before production.
• Develop and maintain relationships with factories and material suppliers in Spain/Portugal.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to drive innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.
• Define product development KPIs and report to senior leadership.
• Establish and improve processes to make the development engine reliable and scalable.
• Own and manage the product development calendar in collaboration with Merchandising.

Conocimientos

Footwear product development

Team leadership

Data analysis

Supplier management

Fluent in Spanish

Fluent in English

Excel skills

Herramientas

Centric PLM

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

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