Overview

As Product Development Lead you will shape and execute the end-to-end product development strategy for footwear and accessories, coordinating with Design, Merchandising and Production to realize the brand's creative vision. You will manage a small team, optimize processes, and ensure quality, feasibility, and timely delivery from prototype to GTM samples. The role emphasizes sustainability, supplier collaboration, and data-driven improvements to product innovation.

You will work from Barcelona, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution.

Compensaciones / Incentivos Flexible Working Hours

Hybrid Work Model

Mental Health Support

Team wellbeing initiatives

Exclusive Discounts

Creative Office Life in Barcelona

Responsabilidades

Lead end-to-end product development from prototype to final production, ensuring quality, feasibility, and timelines

Validate new materials and processes for durability and long-term quality

Collaborate with designers to optimize materials, finishes, and production techniques

Manage relationships with factories, suppliers, and material vendors

Conduct market research and competitor analysis to drive sustainability and efficiency improvements

Oversee GTM calendar in sync with Merchandising milestones

Maintain product data across PLM, ERP,



and POS systems and serve as cross-functional information hub

Lead and upskill a small product development team; drive strategy aligned with margins and collection vision

Facilitate cross-functional meetings with Design, Merchandising & Production to resolve bottlenecks

Establish KPIs (time-to-market, quality, returns, margins) and report to senior leadership

Continuously implement process improvements for efficiency, quality, and sustainability

Requisitos principales 7+ years in footwear product development

Experience in footwear; leather goods a plus

Solid knowledge of materials, fit, comfort engineering and feasibility in footwear

Understanding of material sourcing and production processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and PLM/ERP systems

Solution-oriented, fast-paced with tight deadlines

Strong organizational skills and multitasking

Fluency in Spanish and English

Willingness to be based in Barcelona and travel ~20%

Proven leadership and team development experience

Strong communication and negotiation across internal and external partners

Strategic yet hands-on execution capability leadership and coaching cross-functional collaboration communication and negotiation

PLM

ERP

Microsoft Office (Excel)

📌 Product Development Lead (Barcelona)
🏢 ALOHAS
📍 Barcelona