Technical Designer - Kids

Kappahl Group; Mölndals kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Kappahl Group in Mölndal is seeking a Technical Designer for the Kids collection to drive fit and product development.

You will lead pattern creation, grading, and sizing, using Lectra and CLO, collaborating with designers and buyers to ensure fit and quality across all lines.

Fluent English, 3+ years in technical design, and PLM experience are valued; the role starts in December and is full-time.

Qualifications

• Higher education in technical design.
• 3+ years of experience as Technical Designer in fashion.
• Experience with Kids wear and outerwear is a plus.
• Strong expertise in technical design, grading, textiles and production processes.
• Advanced skills in 2D CAD (Lectra) and 3D tools (CLO).
• Experience with PLM system; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development from a fit perspective according to trends and strategies.
• Create, adjust and grade patterns, develop size specifications and ensure consistency of fit.
• Lead fittings, create patterns and gradings.
• Suggest smart construction solutions contributing to responsible choices.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Higher education in technical design

Tools

Lectra

CLO

2D CAD

3D tools

Job description

Do you believe great fashion starts with perfect fit? So do we. At Kappahl in Mölndals centre, you’ll join a passionate team creating fashion fit for life - combining design, sustainability and technical design expertise.

Kappahl Group exists to create a responsible world of fashion. We promise our customer fashion made with less and made for more.

We offer you

As a Technical Designer at Kappahl Kids area, you play an important role in shaping modern, long‑lasting products across our collections. Working in close collaboration with designers and buyers, you drive product development from a fit perspective according to trends and strategies. By creating, adjusting and grading patterns, developing size specifications and ensuring consistency of fit.

You use both 2D and 3D tools such as Lectra and CLO to secure efficient workflow and precise results. You lead fittings, create patterns and gradings. Suggest smart construction solutions that will contribute to responsible choices.

We believe you have the following profile:

• Higher education within technical design or equivalent experience, with 3+ years as a Technical Designer within fashion
• Experience with Kids wear and functional outerwear/garment is considered a plus
• Strong expertise in technical design, grading, textile materials and production processes, with advanced skills in 2D CAD (e.g. Lectra) and 3D tools (e.g. CLO)
• Proven ability to lead and drive the fit and technical design process forward, in close collaboration with Designers and Buyers
• Experience working in a PLM system is a plus; fluent in English

As a person you are:

• Fashion‑driven with a curious and flexible mindset, using insights to continuously evolve fit over time
• Collaborative team player who thrives in an ever‑changing, cross‑functional environment

You recognize yourself in our values – Inclusive, Courageous and Joyful!

Are you interested?

This is a full-time role, with a preferred start date in the beginning of December.

Kappahl Group celebrate diversity and strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

If you have protected identity, please contact [e-mail], and you will get help with submitting your application.

Contact information

If you have questions about the position, you are most welcome to contact Lotta Silow at [e-mail].