Product manager jersey & fleece

Acne Studios is now looking for a product manager jersey & fleece, in this role you will have the responsibility to develop high end quality jersey and fleece products in close collaboration with our design team.

The work environment at Acne Studios is fast-paced and energetic; no day is ever the same. You will be based at Acne Studios headquarter in Stockholm and have commitments that require regular travelling to suppliers.

This position reports to the RTW development director and works closely with product managers within both production and product development.

Tasks will include, but not be limited to:


• Fulfill the design team needs by sourcing material and ensuring the highest possible standard of make while achieving target prices
• Manage development critical path from initial design through to shipping SMS within the allocated delivery window
• Comment on the various development samples with an emphasis on quality and fit from proto stage to pre-production stage
• Attend fitting sessions, take comments and provide proactive and focused input to ensure further production processes run smoothly
• Manage the costing process and analysis of margins
• Allocate styles between factories to ensure the highest possible standard of make while achieving target CMT and FOB prices
• Partner with other product managers to ensure standard processes across categories
• Responsible for the product data input and continuous updates in internal system PLM
• Maintain and build relationships with suppliers through frequent communication on daily operations and regular travels to ensure accurate product management and timely delivery of sampling

 Desired qualifications:


• Academic degree, from business school and/or textile education
• Minimum 5 years experience in a product development role preferably from high-end fashion brands
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Cooperative and creative problem solver
• Organized, proactive approach with strong follow-through
• Good costing and negotiating skills
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships both internally and with suppliers
We may perform background checks for this position.

Acne Studios is a Stockholm based fashion house with a multi-disciplinary heritage. Through founder and Creative Director Jonny Johansson’s interest in art, architecture and street culture, an alternative path has been found, turning Acne Studios into a well-respected creator of ready-to-wear for men and women. The collections are defined by Jonny Johansson’s signature juxtaposing design and attention to detail, with an emphasis on tailoring and an eclectic use of materials and custom developed fabrics.

Acne Studios is independently owned and has over 60 stores over the world including flagship stores in Paris, London, New York City, Los Angeles and Tokyo. The company has an annual turnover of around 230 MEUR and a total number of staff of more than 800, around 200 are working at the headquarters in Stockholm. Acne Studios also operate offices in Paris, New York, and Shanghai.