Junior Developer Footwear & Accessories (f/m/d)

We’re looking for a highly driven and passionate individual to join our Product Development team. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Design and Merchandising teams to bring designs to life—from initial concepts to prototypes—in collaboration with our factories. You’ll support and track the critical path and development timeline, working alongside our Product Development Lead to ensure every step of the journey runs smoothly. This includes participating in design meetings, proto and sample reviews, as well as factory visits. You\’ll be part of an excellence-driven team, connect with international colleagues, and have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas to help shape Aeyde’s next phase of growth.

What You Will Do

• Support and work alongside our product development lead for footwear and accessories.
• Help keep the timeline of the critical path in close cooperation with the merchandising team.
• Translate design ideas into tech packs and update them throughout the development stages.
• liaise with suppliers to get the prototypes ready and ensure that all products are ready according to the critical path.
• Work closely with all teams to communicate any updates / delays / changes on the development process that impact the critical path / timeline.
• Ensure the timeline and the quality are met according to company expectations.
• Work with our PLM system (Backbone).
• Liaising with Italian suppliers and Head Office team.

What You Will Bring

• 2+ years experience in product development or product management.
• Knowledge of the development process for footwear, accessories, or apparel.
• Interest in developing luxury products.
• Good organization and excellent communication skills.
• Multitasker who can adapt quickly.
• Ability to work independently with various stakeholders in the process.
• Hands‑on and start‑up driven attitude.
• Drive and motivation to learn.
• Ability to work from Berlin HQ and travel frequently to suppliers in Italy.
• Italian speaker.

What We Offer

• A bright and spacious design office in the heart of Berlin embodying our brand values and focusing on employee well‑being.
• A unique chance to shape our company’s future and build a global brand, all within a motivating, international work environment with employees of 14+ nationalities.
• A high level of responsibility, creative freedom, and the opportunity to bring your originality, ideas, and independence to life.
• Once-per-season gift voucher, to be used on Aeyde footwear and accessories.
• Subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, Berlin public transport pass or German lessons for international employees.
• 30 days of holidays.
• Flexible hybrid working model subject to team specifications.
• Regular team events include our Christmas and Summer Party as well as extraordinary monthly team lunches.
• Relocation assistance available including visa support.