Product Development Manager - 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 is a progressive luxury house and through collaboration and curiosity, we set high aspirations and strive for excellence. We value everyone’s contribution and embrace feedback to develop ourselves and others. We aim to minimise our environmental impact across all our operations and to address societal challenges in the way we conduct our business.

As Product Development Manager, based at our Stockholm office, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our premium jersey and fleece collections. Working at the intersection of design, suppliers and production, you ensure each product meets our standards for quality, sustainability, cost and timing - bringing structure, expertise and precision to the development process.

CULTURE OF COLLABORATION

We firmly believe that when you feel supported, included, and trusted, it enables you to enjoy your work and thrive in it. You will be a part of a team of colleagues with diverse roles and backgrounds, each with their unique skills and experiences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As Product Development Manager you will contribute to the development of high-end quality collections for the jersey and fleece product category.

As Product Manager, you will:

• 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

WHO YOU ARE

You have high aspirations and focus on details that create substantial impact. You enjoy working as a team and you embrace feedback to develop yourself and others. You are curious and thrive in a dynamic environment. Cooperation, respect, and clear communication are important, along with your ambition to learn and grow. If these qualities speak to you, we would love to have you on our team.

Specific personal qualities for this role:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a structured and process-driven approach
• Strong sense of ownership with the ability to follow through and deliver to completion
• Able to manage multiple timelines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships

Specific experience and knowledge for this role:

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

What matters most to us is not whether you master all the listed knowledge and skills. We are dedicated to recognising the potential in each individual.

We embrace diversity of people as well as ideas and viewpoints and encourage everyone's individual expression of their own identity.