About TOTEME
TOTEME is a fashion house rooted in Swedish sensibilities, modern aspirations and the notion of style. With an appreciation for women’s many roles and how pieces are worn in practice, we create emblematic designs with an emphasis on materiality and shape. Representing a direct and decisive way of dressing, the collections are contextualized in curated edits, visuals and spaces.
TOTEME was founded in 2014 by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman. From the atelier in Stockholm, we create collections spanning ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories and jewelry.
The Role
TOTEME is looking for a Senior Product Developer Footwear to join our team in Stockholm full-time. In this role, you will be responsible for developing our Shoe collection. You will report to the Head of Product Development Hard Accessories and work closely with the Design, Production and sustainability teams to ensure seamless product execution.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Design and Product teams to develop each product from initial concept through to finished product, ensuring alignment with brand vision and commercial objectives.
Act as a trusted technical partner to the Design team, providing hands-on leadership in fittings and reviews to drive best-in-class fit, quality, and product performance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, negotiating costs, lead times, and technical solutions to uphold design intent while meeting business targets.
Ensure that developed products are fit for purpose for the customer, the brand, and the business, balancing aesthetic, functionality, quality, and margin.
Identify potential risks and challenges across all stages of development and product lifecycle, proactively proposing solutions with a focus on quality, pricing, and margin optimisation.
Continuously refine development processes to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Manage timelines by meeting deadlines and clearly communicating key milestones to cross-functional teams.
Accurately create and maintain all product data in the PLM system throughout the development process.
Deliver products in line with TOTEME’s sustainability standards and values, ensuring relevant product data is consistently updated and accessible for the sustainability team.
Your Profile
Extensive experience in multi category product development within footwear.
Proven ability to partner with senior designers, interpreting creative vision, and translating it to clear technical and commercial direction for teams and vendors.
Skilled in managing supplier relationships to deliver against quality, cost and timing requirements.
Experienced with managing the critical path, ensuring collections are delivered on time.
Able to manage a budget with commercial awareness and understanding of product cost, achieving a balance between creativity and commercial implications throughout the process.
Demonstrates expert-level technical product knowledge.
Excellent knowledge of PLM systems, Microsoft Office and Adobe programs.
Fluent in spoken and written English, proficiency in Italian is considered a plus.
About You
A TOTEME ambassador who lives and breathes our culture and values.
Excellent communicator with the ability to negotiate with credibility, share information effectively, and collaborate confidently with cross-functional teams.
Well-informed about industry trends, the market, luxury consumers, and competitors.
Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Positive and proactive mindset, with a can-do attitude.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
This is a full-time position based at our Stockholm Head office, starting as soon as possible.
TOTEME has teams in Stockholm, London, New York, and Shanghai, as well as retail spaces across Europe, North America, and Asia. As a member of our dynamic, creative, and highly collaborative team, you will take part in exciting projects and milestones, evolving within your role as you contribute to the company’s growth.
TOTEME stands for inclusivity and a sense of belonging in the workplace. We welcome all applicants and recruit on the basis of skills and experience.
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