Product Development Lead - Premium Jersey & Fleece

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 to shape premium jersey and fleece collections. You will bridge design, suppliers and production, ensuring quality, sustainability, cost and timely delivery.

You will lead end-to-end development, drive washes, prints, dyeing and embellishments, source materials, own fittings and manage supplier negotiations, budgets and data in PLM. Fluency in English is required and experience with high-end fashion is preferred.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in fashion, textiles or related field.
• Around five years' experience in product development.
• Hands-on experience developing jersey and fleece garments.
• Strong technical understanding of garment construction and development processes.
• Experience in costing and supplier negotiations.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with PLM systems is a plus.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of jersey and fleece collections.
• Drive innovation in washes, prints, dyeing, and embellishments.
• Source and develop materials aligned with design and sustainability goals.
• Own fittings, ensuring quality, fit, and construction standards.
• Manage costing, margins, and support supplier negotiations.
• Allocate styles to the right suppliers based on capability and cost.
• Oversee timelines, sample flow, and supplier communication.
• Maintain accurate product data in PLM (BOMs, development details).
• Monitor budgets and support cost control throughout development.
• Build strong supplier partnerships, including on-site collaboration.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure aligned, on-time delivery.

Skills

Jersey and fleece development

Garment construction knowledge

Excel proficiency

English fluency

Detail oriented

Project ownership

Education

Academic degree in fashion/textiles or related field

Tools

PLM systems

MS Excel

Job description

Acne Studios in Stockholm is seeking a Product Development Manager to shape premium jersey and fleece collections. You will bridge design, suppliers and production, ensuring quality, sustainability, cost and timely delivery.

You will lead end-to-end development, drive washes, prints, dyeing and embellishments, source materials, own fittings and manage supplier negotiations, budgets and data in PLM. Fluency in English is required and experience with high-end fashion is preferred.