Women’s Woven Product Development Manager (12-Month Contract)

BoF Careers; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acne Studios in Paris is seeking a Product Development Manager - women's wear woven. You will drive development of high-end products from concept to pre-production, translating creative vision into tangible outcomes.

Collaborating with designers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, you will balance quality, cost, and delivery to ensure successful collection execution. The role requires a Fashion/Textiles degree, 5+ years in luxury product development, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion, Textiles, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in product development, preferably within luxury or high-end fashion.
• Strong communication skills in English, written and spoken.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working with PLM systems is a plus.
• Strong costing, negotiation, and commercial awareness skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development process from concept to pre-production
• Source and develop materials aligned with design and sustainability goals
• Drive fit, quality, costing, and margin performance
• Allocate styles to the most suitable supplier base
• Maintain BOMs and product data in PLM
• Manage the seasonal development budget
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver products on time and to target specifications

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Excel

Office suite

Education

Fashion/Textiles degree

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Acne Studios in Paris is seeking a Product Development Manager - women's wear woven. You will drive development of high-end products from concept to pre-production, translating creative vision into tangible outcomes.

Collaborating with designers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, you will balance quality, cost, and delivery to ensure successful collection execution. The role requires a Fashion/Textiles degree, 5+ years in luxury product development, and strong English communication.