Colour & Materials Developer Footwear

We're making a big move and we want you to be part of it. We are relocating several of our core departments from London to Gothenburg, and as a result, we're growing our Swedish team in a major way. This means we're hiring across multiple departments simultaneously - including Brand, Product, Design, and more. This is a unique moment to join a fast-moving, internationally recognised fashion brand as we expand our presence in Sweden. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to be part of something exciting - this is it. Explore our open roles and find where you fit. We are looking for our next Colour & Materials Developer Footwear. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the material toolbox and library, with a strong focus on seasonal color development, approvals, and material innovation. Ensures materials meet testing requirements, support brand elevation and enable the creation of an ambitious footwear product line. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You are passionate about materials, sustainability, and quality - someone who brings both precision and creativity to the material toolbox that shapes our seasonal collections. WHAT YOU WILL DO Develop and translate the materials toolbox, ensuring approved suppliers, optimized lead times, pricing and aligned global development each season Source and select suitable materials and trims that meet quality and brand standards Provide seasonal development insights to Design & Category to fuel innovation and differentiation Execute quality procedures from early development through commercialization Own and update development data and PLM to ensure product specifications are current Manage sample request forms, critical paths, and tracking of seasonal sample progress Oversee the lab dip approval process and evaluate materials/suppliers against CSR and RSL guidelines Maintain an organized internal material and trim library, confirmation samples archives, and sample tracking Monitor the seasonal materials calendar, ensuring development meets critical path gates Maintain PLM component library On occasion attend materials trade fairs Assist product development team by taking on smaller or special projects on a need basis ARE YOU THE ONE? Bachelor's or Graduate degree in a relevant field 3+ years development experience, fully competent in footwear product creation, including costing, materials, fit, wear, quality, and lasting At least two years within a brand AI lead tools experience is an advantage Passion for materials, sustainability, luxury, and quality footwear Well-organized, structured, self-motivated, and strong initiative taker - deadline-driven Team-player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset Inspires confidence through enthusiasm and drive, passionate about the brand HERE'S HOW TO APPLY If you are ready to shape our materials toolbox and help build an ambitious footwear product line at Axel Arigato, apply today and join the next chapter of our creative journey. Apply by submitting your CV. 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 Reports to: Head of Development & Production FTW Location: Gothenburg Work mode: On-site, travel required Direct reports: No Start date: ASAP Financial responsibility: No A BIT ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO Founded in Sweden in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svärdh, Axel Arigato was bo