Product Development Manager - jersey & fleece

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 collectionsDrive innovation in washes, prints, dyeing, and embellishmentsSource and develop materials aligned with design and sustainability goalsOwn fittings, ensuring quality, fit, and construction standardsManage costing, margins, and support supplier negotiationsAllocate styles to the right suppliers based on capability and costOversee timelines, sample flow, and supplier communicationMaintain accurate product data in PLM (BOMs, development details)Monitor budgets and support cost control throughout developmentBuild strong supplier partnerships, including on-site collaborationCollaborate 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 approachStrong sense of ownership with the ability to follow through and deliver to completionAble to manage multiple timelines and priorities in a fast-paced environmentCollaborative team player who builds strong working relationships Specific experience and knowledge for this role: Academic degree in fashion, textiles or a related fieldAround five years’ experience in product development, ideally within premium or high-end fashionHands-on experience developing jersey and fleece garmentsStrong technical understanding of garment construction and development processesSolid experience in costing and supplier negotiationsAdvanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly ExcelExperience working with PLM systems is a plusFluent 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.