Product Development Manager - Men's Wear Woven

Acne Studios is a progressive luxury house and through collaboration and curiosity, we set high aspirations and strive for excellence. We value everyone's contribution and embrace feedback to develop ourselves and others. We aim to minimise our environmental impact across all our operations and to address societal challenges in the way we conduct our business.

As Product Development Manager - men's wear woven at our Stockholm Office, you will lead the development of woven ready-to-wear products from concept to production. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure the successful execution of the category across quality, cost, sustainability and delivery.

CULTURE OF COLLABORATION

We firmly believe that when you feel supported, included, and trusted, it enables you to enjoy your work and thrive in it. You will be a part of a team of colleagues with diverse roles and backgrounds, each with their unique skills and experiences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As Product Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving the development of our men's wear woven category, balancing creative vision with technical execution and commercial goals by:

Leading the development of woven ready-to-wear products from concept to production

Driving quality, cost, sustainability, and delivery targets throughout the development process

Partnering with Design to bring creative concepts into commercially viable products

Reviewing prototypes, samples, and fittings to ensure quality, fit, and construction

Managing costing, margin analysis, and supplier negotiations

Allocating developments to suppliers based on capability, capacity, quality, and cost

Managing development timelines and supplier communication to secure on-time delivery

Maintaining accurate product information and technical documentation in PLM

Supporting seasonal budgets and cost control initiatives

Building and maintaining strong supplier partnerships, including factory visits

Collaborating closely with Design, Production, Sourcing, Merchandising, and other key stakeholders

WHO YOU ARE

You have high aspirations and focus on details that create substantial impact. You enjoy working as a team and you embrace feedback to develop yourself and others. You are curious and thrive in a dynamic environment. Cooperation, respect, and clear communication are important, along with your ambition to learn and grow. If these qualities speak to you, we would love to have you on our team.

Specific personal qualities for this role:

Structured and detail-oriented

Proactive and solution-focused

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Skilled at managing multiple priorities

Collaborative with strong relationship-building skills

Clear and confident communicator

Passionate about product, craftsmanship, and quality

Specific experience and knowledge for this role:

Degree in fashion, textiles, product development or a related field

Around 5 years' experience in product development, preferably within premium or luxury fashion

Experience developing woven ready-to-wear products

Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, fit, and product development processes

Experience sourcing materials, trims, and suppliers

Strong costing, margin management, and negotiation skills

Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Experience working with PLM systems is considered a plus

Fluent in English, written and spoken

What matters most to us is not whether you master all the listed knowledge and skills. We are dedicated to recognising the potential in each individual. We embrace diversity of people as well as ideas and viewpoints and encourage everyone's individual expression of their own identity.

Acne Studios is a Swedish fashion house with a multidisciplinary approach. Through founder and Creative Director Jonny Johansson's interest in photography, art, architecture and contemporary culture, an alternative path has been found, turning Acne Studios into a well-respected creator of ready-to-wear, magazines, furniture, books and exhibitions.

Acne Studios operates through own distribution channels and wholesale partners with >60 own stores worldwide, including flagship stores in Stockholm, Paris, Milan, London, New York City, Los Angeles, Seoul, Tokyo, and Beijing. Each store has a unique distinctive character based on its surroundings, yet with common key design elements reflecting the Acne Studios brand identity.

Acne Studios HQ is located in Stockholm, in a brutalist masterpiece that formerly housed the Czechoslovakian Embassy. Completely restored to facilitate a fashion school-like atmosphere, the overall aesthetic reflects the Acne Studios brand identity, telling the story of its history and global vision. Acne Studios also operates offices in Paris, Empoli, New York, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

Acne Studios achieved B Corp Certification in 2024, recognising our commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.