Senior Print & Textile Designer

Acne Studios is recruiting Senior Print Textile Designer, with the task of managing the print design process and ensuring designs are consistent with company’s image, identity as well as meeting demands and expectations of the target market. This is a role where you will get the opportunity to create strong print and textile designs for all men’s and women’s RTW categories including special projects in a progressive fashion house.

The role

This is a role that entails managing the process from research to artworks, colors and techniques to final product for print, jacquards and intarsia. In this role you will create artwork and textile designs including mock-ups and photoshops and manage technical packs to launch at print facilities. Additionally, following up on developments for sampling and production and facilitate any variant and modifications on designs. Further, maintaining balanced communication and good working process with cross functional partners such as the material and development team.

You will report to the Chief Product Officer and belong to the Product & Design department. Your team will consist of two people therefore the ability to lead, motivate and develop your team members is a must.

This is a temporary parental leave cover, full time during approximately 1 year, starting in September 2023. 

You

We are looking for someone with an academic degree from design, graphic and/or textile education, with a minimum of 7 years professional experience, preferably from high end fashion brands. You have the ability and understanding to translate research and design input into print & textile design proposals. Excellent knowledge of Adobe creative packages is a must. You have a proactive approach with strong follow through while being organized and able to efficiently manage multiple projects deadlines. You have high aspirations and understand the importance of excellence. You act with integrity at all times and have a natural ability to influence and build trust. You value simplicity over complexity and are guided by impact rather than prestige. You are pragmatic and hands-on and get things done. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where flexibility and teamwork are highly valued. And ideally, you enjoy working in a creative international environment with a wide range of personalities.

If you are motivated by an inspiring and creative working environment this is an opportunity not to be missed. 

Acne Studios is a global company with English as working language. Fluency in written and oral English is therefore a must. You will be based in our Stockholm HQ. Limited business travel may occur. 

We embrace diversity of people as well as ideas and viewpoints, and encourage everyone's individual expression of their own identity. Connect with us, with or without a CV – in the way that suits you best! As long as we get a good understanding of who you are, your experience, and your competence, we will take it from there. We welcome you to also include your portfolio.

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.