Designer & Product Developer

Séfr AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Séfr AB in Gothenburg, Sweden, seeks a Designer & Product Developer to lead the full product development cycle from concept to production. This role blends creative design with technical development, coordinating with suppliers across Europe and Asia.

You will design menswear and womenswear, research fabrics and trends, and produce sketches, tech packs, and construction details, collaborating closely with the founders in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• Has experience in fashion design and product development.
• Has a strong eye for fit, proportion, and material quality.
• Is highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, CLO 3D and technical drawing.
• Has experience creating tech packs and managing product development through production.
• Communicates fluently in English, both written and spoken.
• Is organised, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with short decision-making processes.
• Strong sewing skills, including constructing/modifying garment prototypes, are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop menswear and womenswear collections.
• Conduct seasonal research on fabrics, colours, silhouettes, and trends.
• Create sketches, technical drawings, and tech packs.
• Develop garment construction, fit, and detailing.
• Work closely with suppliers throughout the sampling and production process.
• Review and comment on fit samples, salesman samples, and PPS.
• Source and develop fabrics, trims, and garment details.
• Ensure products meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Contribute to collection planning and product strategy.

Skills

Fashion design

Product development

Fit & construction

English fluency

Technical drawing

Sewing skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

CLO 3D

Job description

Séfr is a Swedish fashion brand creating premium menswear and womenswear with a focus on refined tailoring, contemporary silhouettes, and carefully developed fabrics. Our collections are sold through a curated network of retailers worldwide as well as through our own e-commerce platform. We are now looking for a Designer & Product Developer to join our team and help shape the future of Séfr.

About the Role

Working closely with the founders, you will play a key role throughout the entire product development process—from initial concept and design to the final production-ready garment. This position combines creative design with technical product development and requires close collaboration with our suppliers across Europe and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop menswear and womenswear collections.
• Conduct seasonal research on fabrics, colours, silhouettes, and trends.
• Create sketches, technical drawings, and tech packs.
• Develop garment construction, fit, and detailing.
• Work closely with suppliers throughout the sampling and production process.
• Review and comment on fit samples, salesman samples, and PPS.
• Source and develop fabrics, trims, and garment details.
• Ensure products meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Contribute to collection planning and product strategy.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience in fashion design and product development.
• Has a strong eye for fit, proportion, and material quality.
• Is highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, CLO 3D and technical drawing.
• Has experience creating tech packs and managing product development through production.
• Communicates fluently in English, both written and spoken.
• Is organised, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with short decision-making processes.
• Strong sewing skills, including the ability to construct and modify garment prototypes, are considered a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across both menswear and womenswear.
• Experience with woven garments, tailoring, and denim.
• Previous experience working with international suppliers and production.

What We Offer

• A key role within an internationally growing premium fashion brand
• The opportunity to influence both the creative director and product development for our collections.
• A small, ambitious team with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• A full-time position based at our headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.