Ready-to-Wear Designer

Axel Arigato AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 323,345 - 485,018; Full time

Job summary

Axel Arigato AB is expanding its Swedish team and is seeking a Fashion Designer to support its Creative Director with daily operations and design initiatives at their Gothenburg HQ.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design and at least 3 years of experience in RTW design. The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and technical precision in garment construction.

Apply with your CV and a short cover letter to join this exciting phase of growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in RTW design, including technical design.
• Knowledge of market trends and luxury fabrics.
• Strong organizational and time planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Creative Director in daily design operations.
• Stay on top of market trends and bring in new ideas.
• Foster brand identity consistency with the Creative Director.
• Oversee fittings throughout all stages in collaboration with Product Development.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Proficiency in Photoshop

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

AI design tools

Job description

We're making a big move and we want you to be part of it.

We are relocating several of our core departments from London to Gothenburg, and as a result, we're growing our Swedish team in a major way. This means we're hiring across multiple departments simultaneously - including Brand, Product, Design, and more.

This is a unique moment to join a fast-moving, internationally recognised fashion brand as we expand our presence in Sweden. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to be part of something exciting - this is it.

Explore our open roles and find where you fit.

What you will do

• Support the Creative Director in daily design operations – maintaining structured systems, mood boards, and effective file organization, presentations, and collection cohesion.
• Stay on top of market trends, consistently bringing in new silhouette, trim, graphic, and material ideas.
• Contribute original product design and concepts through comprehensive research, curated references, appropriate mood boards, and innovative fabric ideas.
• Interpret conceptual sketches into precise technical drawings, develop detailed tech packs, and prepare specifications across various categories.
• Take responsibility for garment construction – demonstrate a strong understanding of patterns, deliver technical solutions, and ensure specification accuracy.
• Foster brand identity consistency in close collaboration with the Creative Director.
• Collaborate with Product Development and cross‑functional teams to ensure a seamless transition from concept to production.
• Oversee fittings throughout all stages in collaboration with PD – including measurements, fit comments, file updates, and preparation of final handover materials.

Are you the one?

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in RTW design, including technical design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience with AI design tools is an advantage.
• Attention to detail – in construction, specification, and finish.
• Knowledge of market trends and luxury fabrics.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time planning skills.
• A collaborative mindset and team player attitude.

How to apply

If you are ready to bring your design perspective and technical precision to a creative team building something considered, apply today and join the next chapter of our creative journey.

Apply by submitting your CV. We also welcome a short cover letter telling us why you think you would be a great fit for this role. Please do not include a photo or date of birth with your application; our recruitment process is competency based.

We review applications continuously and the position may be filled before the closing date.

Details

Contract type: Full‑time
Reports to: Creative Director
Work setup: On‑site, Gothenburg HQ
Category coverage: Various categories across RTW and ACC, Objects
Direct reports: None
Start date: ASAP
Financial responsibility: No

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.