Executive Assistant

Acne Studios is currently looking for an Executive Assistant, with the main purpose of supporting the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) with administrative tasks to facilitate and ease day-to-day activities to meet long-term strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant provides a comprehensive level of administrative support to the top-level management, ensuring swift and seamless operations to provide the company at large with clear communication and directives.

You will ensure this by:


• Give diverse administrative support to the CCO in line with business needs.
• Produce and/or review executive presentations and documentation.
• Handling of business calendar and correspondence
• Organize internal and external meetings and conferences, keeping records and summarizing as well as following up on action points.
• Manage international travel bookings, itineraries, and visa applications.
• Handling expense reports and invoicing attestation.
• Communicate and coordinate cross-departmental projects and objectives.

The Executive Assistant reports to the CCO and the work is based in our Headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.

Specific personal qualities for this role: 


• Proficient in handling various administrative tasks, and ability to streamline business processes for increased efficiency in combination with a commercial mindset and the ability to prioritize business needs.
• Known for maintaining a high level of focus, ensuring tasks are completed with precision and attention to detail.
• Adaptable and quick to respond to changes in a dynamic industry, showcasing agility in handling evolving tasks and priorities.
• Clear and concise in your communication style, both written and verbal, fostering effective collaboration within the team and with external stakeholders.
• A high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

Specific experience and knowledge for this role: 


• A minimum of 3-5 years of previous executive support or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in the Office Suite with the capability to create exceptional business presentations.

You have high aspirations and understand the importance of excellence. You value simplicity over complexity and are guided by impact rather than prestige. You are pragmatic and hands-on and get things done. We also see that you are passionate about Acne Studios, our vision, and our values.

Acne Studios is a global company with English as a working language. Fluency in written and oral English is therefore a must, whilst Swedish is preferred. Limited business travel may occur.


Us & Application

We offer an international and creative environment in a fast-growing, global fashion house. We embrace diversity and encourage everyone’s individual expressions of their own identity. 

For this role, we will interview candidates continuously so don’t wait to apply if you are interested.

We may perform background checks for this position. 


Acne Studios is a Swedish fashion house with a multidisciplinary approach and global presence. Founded in 1996, the focus is on elevated ready-to-wear and accessories. Through founder and Creative Director Jonny Johansson’s interest in art, photography, music, architecture, and contemporary culture, Acne Studios has found an alternative path to fashion and creativity. Acne Studios has seen double-digit growth for most years since its inception with a turnover of >250 EUR million.

Acne Studios operates through own distribution channels and wholesale partners with >60 own stores worldwide, including flagship stores in Stockholm, Paris, Milan, London, New York City, Los Angeles, Seoul, Tokyo, and Beijing. Each store has a unique distinctive character, yet with common key design elements reflecting the Acne Studios brand identity.

The Acne Studios Head Office is located in Stockholm, in a brutalist masterpiece that formerly housed the Czechoslovakian Embassy. Completely restored to facilitate a fashion school-like atmosphere, the overall aesthetic is again a reflection of the Acne Studios brand identity, telling the story of its history and global vision. Acne Studios also operates offices in Paris, New York, Shanghai, and Empoli outside Florence.

Following its ambitious sustainability work and focus on supplier relationships and longevity, Acne Studios has been independently verified as “Leader” by Fair Wear Foundation for six consecutive years. Acne Studios is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode since 2013.