Junior Creative Patternmaker

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.

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 Junior Creative Patternmaker at our Headquarters in Stockholm your main contribution will be to create high quality patterns for all womenswear collections. You will report to Senior Head Patternmaker. You will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality garments through precise patterns, optimized construction, and seamless team collaboration, delivering consistency and smooth production by:

• Deliver high-quality patterns with precise, clear information to in-house ateliers or external suppliers.
• Provide technical solutions for garment construction to ensure optimal design execution.
• Oversee pattern quality for styles, from sketch handover to the final production fitting.
• Actively participate in fitting sessions, providing focused, proactive input and taking comments to ensure smooth development and production processes.
• Collaborate closely with the in-house atelier on garment construction and finishing details.
• Work in partnership with product developers, technical designers, and designers to align on project goals.
• Ensure consistency in sizing and grading during the development and production phases through close cross-functional collaboration.

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:

• You excel at breaking down projects into manageable steps, ensuring every detail is accounted for. You consistently track progress, checking in regularly to make sure tasks are completed accurately and on time, even when faced with unexpected challenges.
• You approach every situation with a solution-focused attitude, fostering open communication and actively supporting your team members. When challenges arise, you stay optimistic and help find ways to overcome obstacles, keeping the team motivated and united.
• You're always willing to step up and assist colleagues when needed, whether it's taking on additional tasks or offering support during critical moments. You believe in collaboration and understand that working together towards a common goal leads to the best results.
• You quickly adjust to changing priorities and new information. When project requirements shift or unexpected changes occur, you remain calm, reassess your tasks, and pivot your approach to ensure progress continues smoothly.
• You manage your time effectively, prioritizing tasks and focusing on key deliverables when working with tight timelines. You coordinate with your team to ensure tasks stay on track, delivering high-quality results even under pressure.

Specific experience and knowledge for this role:

• Academic degree within pattern making
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a pattern maker preferably in an international high-end fashion brand
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English with a good command of English technical terms
• Good understanding of the creative process and garment construction
• Proficient in a CAD pattern software (Gerber, Lectra, etc.)
• Knowledge of CLO and Adobe Suite is meriting

Please include your portfolio with your application!

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.