Acne Studios Product Development Manager - Knitwear

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.CULTURE OF COLLABORATIONWe 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 DoAs Product Development Manager within our knitwear team at the Stockholm head office, you will contribute to the development of high-end quality collections for knitwear product category in line with company standards and business goals for quality, cost, sustainability and delivery.As Product Development Manager, You WillDrive the development of premium collections aligned with quality, cost, sustainability, and delivery goalsManage the end-to-end development processSource and research materials to meet design briefs and sustainability targetsAttend fittings and provide expert input on quality, fit, and constructionLead costing and margin analysis, supporting negotiation strategiesAllocate styles to suppliers based on capabilities, standards, and pricingMaintain accurate product data and BOMs in PLM systemsMonitor seasonal development budgets and ensure cost controlCollaborate closely with suppliers and conduct on-site visits as neededFoster strong cross-functional partnerships to meet product requirementsWho You AreYou 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 Experience And Knowledge For This RoleAcademic degree, from fashion and or textile education Minimum 5 years' experience within product development preferably from high-end fashion brandsHands on experience developing garments in knitwear Highly skilled in MS Office, especially ExcelSolid costing and negotiation skillsExperience with PLM systems (a plus)Specific Personal Qualities For This RoleBuilds strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and suppliersWorks in a structured, proactive way with great follow-throughSolves problems creatively and cooperativelyCommunicates clearly and confidently in English, both written and spokenCULTURE OF COLLABORATIONWe 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 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.