Niklas Karlsson

Niklas Karlsson is an accomplished professional in the footwear design and product management sector, currently serving as a Senior Product Manager for Footwear & Hardware at Haglöfs AB since July 2021. Previous experience includes a tenure as Footwear Designer at Lundhags Skomakarna AB from January 2014 to July 2020, where Niklas was responsible for research, range building, design, and development of footwear collections. Niklas also worked at hummel from June 2010 to December 2013, initially as a Junior Footwear Designer and later assuming greater responsibility for various footwear categories. A significant milestone in Niklas's career was a one-year paid internship at hummel, which led to the promotion to Junior Footwear Designer. Earlier experience includes a summer internship at Mikael Lugnegard design AB and consultancy roles at Vattenfall and Bredbandsbolaget through Manpower Sweden. Niklas holds educational qualifications from Mid Sweden University and Örnsköldsvik Tourism Academy.