ARNE is a UK-based apparel and footwear brand based in Birchwood Park, near Warrington. We design and develop all our products in the UK, working with trusted manufacturing partners across both the near and far east.
All our products are available directly to customers through ARNEclo.com, offering a seamless online shopping experience. We’re also proud to be stocked in Selfridges, both in-store and online, and we’ve recently opened our first permanent retail store at Liverpool ONE – a huge milestone for the brand.
Looking ahead, we have ambitious goals for the next decade, and the team firmly believes they’re all achievable. From launching new product categories and expanding internationally to investing in paid media, CRM, and growing our retail presence — the next chapter for ARNE is shaping up to be an exciting one. And this is only the beginning!
We’ve come a long way from starting out in Mum’s bungalow back in 2018 to our all-new, fully bespoke HQ. This space will be our home for at least the next 5–10 years, and while it’s not quite our style to shout too loudly, it’s here that we plan to reach our goals, take ARNE global, and further establish ourselves as a truly iconic UK brand.
A successful Footwear Developer will:
Blend creative vision with technical expertise, ensuring all footwear designs combine innovative design, functional performance, and commercial viability. You will excel at managing the full development lifecycle - from material research and supplier collaboration to testing, costing, and timeline management, while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
You will impact ARNE’s Strategy through:
Driving product innovation to ensure ARNE remains ahead of industry and consumer trends. You’ll contribute to positive margin improvement through optimising development processes, and delivering high-quality, market-leading footwear on time and within budget, directly shaping the brand’s competitive edge and support its long-term growth across both men’s and womenswear.
If you have a passion for the fashion industry and want to join us on our exciting journey please apply today!
Your day-to-day role and responsibilities include:
About You:
ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.