Apparel Design Director - Stockholm HQ

POC28102020; Stockholms kommun; Vor Ort; SEK 1.100.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

personal health allowance

discounts on our award-winning product

Zusammenfassung

POC seeks an Apparel Design Director in Stockholm to shape the seasonal creative direction of our apparel collections from concept to activation.

This senior, studio-based role requires daily presence at our Stockholm Headquarters to enable close collaboration with cross-functional teams and maintain premium positioning in safety, performance and design.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in apparel design.
• 4+ years of experience leading apparel design teams.
• Relevant education in apparel and/or fashion design
• Strong expertise in performance apparel and technical fabrics, particularly within cycling
• Ability to combine aesthetic innovation with commercial awareness
• Deep understanding of premium brand positioning within performance categories
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Clo3D
• Basic knowledge of Lectra/Gerber is a plus
• Fluency in English (additional EU languages are a plus)

Aufgaben

• Lead the seasonal conceptual phase with research and design concepts.
• Develop product briefs and design files; participate in fit sessions.
• Collaborate with vendors during development and select fabrics/trims.
• Present updates to management and support brand, content and sales teams.
• Ensure adherence to timelines and planning by Apparel Director.

Kenntnisse

Creative direction

Team leadership

Communication

Executive presence

English fluency

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Master in Apparel/Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Clo3D

Lectra

Gerber

Jobbeschreibung

Apparel Design Director - Stockholm

POC

Born and based in Stockholm, Sweden, we are a safety and performance pioneer on a global mission: protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one. At the core of everything we believe and do lies data, research, and rigorous testing. Whether on the mountains, trails, or winding roads, a ride with POC is a ride protected by science.

The job

As Apparel Design Director, you will shape the seasonal creative direction of POC’s apparel collections – from early concept development through final execution and activation. Working closely with key team members, you will ensure our collections strengthen POC’s premium positioning within safety, performance, and design.

This is a senior, studio-based role requiring daily presence at our Stockholm Headquarters to enable close collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Collection Preparation – Concept Direction:

Lead the seasonal conceptual phase by researching and developing design concepts based on assignments from the Chief Product Officer. Present and refine ideas through feedback loops. Develop identity guidelines for each collection, including seasonal colours, design language, and strategic focus areas such as visibility identity within road cycling.

Collection Execution – Creative Leadership:

Lead the creative development of collections according to the seasonal line plan. Develop product briefs and design files, participate in fit sessions, support pattern making, and collaborate with vendors during development. Select fabrics and trims in line with performance and premium positioning. Present updates to management and support brand, content, and sales teams in range activation. Ensure work follows timelines and planning set by the Apparel Director.

Team Inspiration & Vision:

Provide strong creative leadership to the apparel team, inspiring elevated output across pattern making, materials, and visual identity. Balance innovation with commercial understanding, ensuring collections meet performance, safety, and brand standards.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with product, development, sourcing, marketing, and sales teams to ensure cohesive execution from concept to market. Contribute to seasonal presentations and strategic product discussions.

To be successful in this role, you are likely to have:

• 10+ years of experience in apparel design
• 4+ years of experience leading apparel design teams
• Relevant education in apparel and/or fashion design
• Strong expertise in performance apparel and technical fabrics, particularly within cycling
• Ability to combine aesthetic innovation with commercial awareness
• Deep understanding of premium brand positioning within performance categories
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Clo3D
• Basic knowledge of Lectra/Gerber is a plus
• Fluency in English (additional EU languages are a plus)

You are a confident presenter, a collaborative studio leader, and someone who thrives in a fast‑moving, performance‑driven environment.

Why you should join POC

At POC, you will play a central role in shaping the future of performance apparel within a globally recognized brand. You will work closely with passionate colleagues across product, brand, and commercial teams, turning research and innovation into tangible collections that protect and enable athletes worldwide.

We are a collaborative and ambitious team where creative excellence must always meet performance credibility. While we take our mission seriously, we value balance – whether through lunch rides, product testing, or outdoor training sessions. With generous benefits including a personal health allowance and discounts on our award‑winning products, you will experience POC’s mission firsthand.

• personal health allowance
• discounts on our award‑winning products

Apparel Design Director - Stockholm

POC

Born and based in Stockholm, Sweden, we are a safety and performance pioneer on a global mission: protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one. At the core of everything we believe and do lies data, research, and rigorous testing. Whether on the mountains, trails, or winding roads, a ride with POC is a ride protected by science.

The job

As Apparel Design Director, you will shape the seasonal creative direction of POC’s apparel collections – from early concept development through final execution and activation. Working closely with key team members, you will ensure our collections strengthen POC’s premium positioning within safety, performance, and design.

This is a senior, studio‑based role requiring daily presence at our Stockholm Headquarters to enable close collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Collection Preparation – Concept Direction:

Lead the seasonal conceptual phase by researching and developing design concepts based on assignments from the Chief Product Officer. Present and refine ideas through feedback loops. Develop identity guidelines for each collection, including seasonal colours, design language, and strategic focus areas such as visibility identity within road cycling.

Collection Execution – Creative Leadership:

Lead the creative development of collections according to the seasonal line plan. Develop product briefs and design files, participate in fit sessions, support pattern making, and collaborate with vendors during development. Select fabrics and trims in line with performance and premium positioning. Present updates to management and support brand, content, and sales teams in range activation. Ensure work follows timelines and planning set by the Apparel Director.

Team Inspiration & Vision:

Provide strong creative leadership to the apparel team, inspiring elevated output across pattern making, materials, and visual identity. Balance innovation with commercial understanding, ensuring collections meet performance, safety, and brand standards.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with product, development, sourcing, marketing, and sales teams to ensure cohesive execution from concept to market. Contribute to seasonal presentations and strategic product discussions.

To be successful in this role, you are likely to have:

• 10+ years of experience in apparel design
• 4+ years of experience leading apparel design teams
• Relevant education in apparel and/or fashion design
• Strong expertise in performance apparel and technical fabrics, particularly within cycling
• Ability to combine aesthetic innovation with commercial awareness
• Deep understanding of premium brand positioning within performance categories
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Clo3D
• Basic knowledge of Lectra/Gerber is a plus
• Fluency in English (additional EU languages are a plus)

You are a confident presenter, a collaborative studio leader, and someone who thrives in a fast‑moving, performance‑driven environment.

Why you should join POC

At POC, you will play a central role in shaping the future of performance apparel within a globally recognized brand. You will work closely with passionate colleagues across product, brand, and commercial teams, turning research and innovation into tangible collections that protect and enable athletes worldwide.

We are a collaborative and ambitious team where creative excellence must always meet performance credibility. While we take our mission seriously, we value balance – whether through lunch rides, product testing, or outdoor training sessions. With generous benefits including a personal health allowance and discounts on our award‑winning products, you will experience POC’s mission firsthand.

• personal health allowance
• discounts on our award‑winning products