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 born with a disruptive mindset, modernising and democratising the sneaker landscape through a blend of style, quality, community and a digital-first approach.
Grounded in Scandinavian minimalism and elevated with playful, intentional details, every piece is designed with care: crafted to move globally, worn with individuality.
What began online expanded into physical spaces built for energetic cultural exchange: stores and experiences where conversations, performances and unexpected activations dissolve the boundaries between brand and culture.
Today, Axel Arigato continues to evolve with purpose via a people-powered approach. It shows up where culture happens: on streets, at events and across cities.
Built on curiosity. Driven by connection.
OUR VALUES
DROP: Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Axel Arigato was founded in Sweden 10 years ago and since then we’ve consistently celebrated the intersectionality of design, music, and art. Our footwear and ready-to-wear speaks to this creative cultural landscape, while remaining loyal to our minimal Scandinavian origins. With 10 flagship stores across 6 countries and partnerships with over 250 international retailers, we embrace a global creative perspective. Constantly evolving with the rhythm of contemporary culture, we collaborate with a diverse array of voices as part of an ever-growing community. We thrive on fostering human connection and igniting inspiration and discovery through cultural initiatives, curated experiences and well-crafted designs.
