& Other Stories
Product Designer Footwear
& Other StoriesSweden4 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you passionate about designing high-quality, stylish footwear? Do you have a sharp eye for fashion and trends, paired with a commercial mindset? We're looking for an experienced Product Designer to join our dynamic team at the Stockholm Atelier. This is your opportunity to help create innovative and loved products for a brand that values creativity and craftsmanship.

We are looking for someone with experience in women’s footwear who has a strong fashion sense and a deep understanding of the market.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Product Designer, you will have a key role in shaping our footwear collections. You’ll be responsible for creating designs that not only reflect the latest fashion trends but also meet the needs of our target customer. You will work closely with our designer, buyers and other teams to ensure that our collections are commercially viable and loved by our customers, both in the short and long term.

  • Stay ahead of trends and continually update your understanding of what is happening in the fashion world to design products that resonate with your target customer.
  • Design a product range that is both on-trend and commercially successful, focusing on products that drive growth and profitability.
  • Lead the development of silhouettes, materials, and details that align with the season’s trends and the customer’s needs.
  • Build and maintain a component library, ensuring that each product has the perfect combination of form and function.
  • Collaborate closely with Chief Creative Officer, buyers to design products that align with customer demand and are ready to deliver the right fit and design at the right time.
  • Ensure that your designs meet the highest standards of fit, design, and quality across all sales channels.
  • Monitor sales and market trends, adapting designs to maintain relevance and drive success in each channel.


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about design, understands the intricacies of footwear, and has a strategic approach to product development. Our ideal candidate has:

  • A Fashion Design BA/MA, with a degree in footwear being a plus.
  • Several years of experience designing women’s footwear, ideally in a Senior or Product Designer role.
  • A strong ability to predict future trends and customer demands with insightful trend analysis.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of footwear components, from heels to lasts and materials, ensuring the best possible fit and design.
  • A strong aesthetic sense for design that aligns with the brand's customer profile.
  • Strategic thinking, with the ability to make clear, commercial decisions that benefit the collection’s overall success.
  • A proven ability to design a well-coordinated and cohesive product range.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with leadership experience to guide teams toward success.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.


Additional Information

This is a full time temporary contract starting beginning of March 2025 until March 2026 based at our Head Office in Stockholm

If you feel this opportunity is exciting feel free to apply by sending in your CV and Portfolio in English as soon as possible, but no later than the 21/11. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page.

In this role you will have the flexibility to work both remotely and, from the office. While remote working is part of our offer. 4 days per week office presence is required to foster strong collaborations and team work.

Please note this position is offered on a local contract, therefore you should have the legal right to work in Sweden before applying. Other candidates are welcome to register their interest, and we will keep you in mind for future opportunities.

Who We Are

& Other Stories is a modern fashion brand that tells expressive stories. Designed for everyday living – with its excitement, curiosity and imperfections – our clothes empower those who think differently. Learn more about & Other Stories here.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with broad development opportunities. All our employees receive a staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this, & Other Stories-based colleagues also receive:

  • 30 days holiday
  • A collective agreement which includes pension and life insurance
  • Wellness benefit 3000kr/year
  • Benify Benefits Portal


JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.

We look forward to hearing from you

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