Product Development Specialist
Join our community and help us shape the future of fashion sustainably! 🌍👡
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ALOHAS is more than a fashion brand: it’s a responsible shopping experience and a chance to participate in the fight against overproduction in fashion.
Working at ALOHAS is being part of the innovation and growth of a Spanish start-up with a young, creative and proactive team, good communication and a high level of energy! It’s demanding but extremely rewarding due to an environment where we take pride in learning from one another and strive to make sustainability a way of life beyond the workplace.
In a nutshell, we love what we do and it shows! 😀
THE ROLE
Are you passionate about product development and eager to make an impact in a fast-growing fashion brand? At ALOHAS, we are looking for a Product Development Specialist to drive and optimize our product development process. You will play a key role in bringing innovative designs to life, working closely with the Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to ensure seamless execution from concept to final product.
YOUR CHALLENGE
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Master Data & Product Lifecycle Management:
- Maintain and oversee all product data in our PLM system, ensuring accuracy in product information, BOMs (Bill of Materials), measurements, and specifications.
- Act as the key point of contact for cross-functional teams, providing relevant product information and resolving inquiries from departments such as Customer Service.
- Ensure all necessary updates are properly documented to support transparency across teams.
- Product Development & Execution:
- Lead product development from the prototype stage to final production, ensuring quality, feasibility, and adherence to timelines.
- Manage sample approvals (proto, counter-sample, pre-production), ensuring that products meet ALOHAS’ standards.
- Collaborate closely with designers, suppliers, and manufacturers to optimize materials, finishes, and production techniques.
- Conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis to implement improvements in product innovation and efficiency.
- Continuously seek opportunities to enhance design, fit, and production efficiency while maintaining brand aesthetics.
- Validate new materials and processes before they are implemented in production to ensure long-term quality and durability.
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Process Optimization & Strategy:
- Proactively manage the product development calendar, ensuring alignment with key milestones and deadlines.
- Support sustainability initiatives by sourcing innovative and responsible materials while maintaining quality and commercial viability.
- Analyze sales and return data to drive improvements and make data-informed recommendations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with factories, suppliers, and material vendors to optimize collaboration and ensure product excellence.
YOU WILL ROCK AT THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE…
- 3+ years of experience in product development, preferably within fashion, footwear, or accessories.
- A deep understanding of materials, production processes, and product construction techniques.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and experience with PLM systems (CENTRIC or similar).
- A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work in fast-paced environments and tight deadlines.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken).
- A passion for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement in product development.
- Willingness to travel when necessary to visit factories, attend trade shows, and research new materials.
BENEFITS of being part of ALOHAS
- Culture of freedom, responsibility, and trust ✨
- Flexible schedule: Fit it into your routine! ⏰
- Intensive workday in summer (July & August) 🌞
- We are a company with soul: we are aware of wellness (we have a Wellness Program) 🧘🏼♀️, sustainability 🌱 (it's our core but we also have initiatives), family conciliation, maternity and paternity 👶🏼, gender equality and diversity.
- Mental Health Support 🧠: Team initiatives and two days off to disconnect and reconnect with yourself whenever you need it.
- Discounts: You will have up to 70% discount on all our products 💯 and we do not forget your family and friends either!
- Office: In the heart of Barcelona, in the Gracia neighborhood, where we take care of coffee ☕ and fruit 🍎
- Home office setup: You will get a laptop + electronic devices like a keyboard, mouse, and second screen 💻
- Keep learning with ALOHAS 🎓 We offer English courses to our employees, and more languages coming soon!
- We take care of your happiness 🌈 and professional growth with constructive feedback 💪
- After-work events in Barcelona and Madrid every month 🎉
Ready for the challenge?🚀
About ALOHAS
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- Product
- Locations
- Barcelona
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Why ALOHAS?
At ALOHAS, we're changing the way people consume fashion by adopting the latest luxury trends and introducing them in the market at an affordable price via our "on-demand" production system. Since we only produce what you order, we cause no unnecessary harm to the planet. We want to become the best alternative to get the latest trends in fashion without harming the environment. In other words, we're a sustainable fast fashion brand.
About ALOHAS
ALOHAS is a Barcelona-based fashion-forward brand that prides itself on its on-demand production system. We encourage sustainable shopping by launching weekly capsules in which items are only produced after orders are placed. This way, we can bring you the latest trends without harming the planet.
Product Development Specialist
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