Lead Woven Men’s Wear Product Development

Acne Studios; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Acne Studios in Stockholm is seeking a Product Development Manager for men's wear woven, leading the development from concept to production and collaborating with Design, Production, Sourcing, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost, sustainability and on-time delivery.

You will balance creative vision with technical execution, review prototypes, manage costing and supplier negotiations, and maintain PLM documentation while driving seasonal budgets and building strong supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Degree in fashion, textiles, product development or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

English fluency

Vendor management

Costing & margins

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in fashion/textiles/product development

Tools

PLM systems

MS Excel

Job description

Acne Studios in Stockholm is seeking a Product Development Manager for men's wear woven, leading the development from concept to production and collaborating with Design, Production, Sourcing, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost, sustainability and on-time delivery.

You will balance creative vision with technical execution, review prototypes, manage costing and supplier negotiations, and maintain PLM documentation while driving seasonal budgets and building strong supplier partnerships.