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.

As Creative Patternmaker at our Stockholm Office you will be responsible for delivering high quality patterns to our in-house atelier or suppliers for the designated product group. In this role, you will take full ownership of pattern quality - from sketch handover to production launch.

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 Creative Patternmaker your main contribution will be to create high quality patterns for dedicated product categories. You will report to Senior Head Patternmaker in Stockholm and your role may require occasional travels. You will play a vital role by:

• Participate in fit sessions and provide proactive input to ensure further development and production processes run smoothly
• Responsible for pattern quality from sketch handover to production launch
• Interact closely with inhouse atelier regarding construction and finishings
• Work closely with cross functional partners of the designated product group during the development process, show preparations and production phase
• Serve as a technical resource to product development and design teams
• Contribute during the development process and production phase to ensure consistency in sizing and grading in 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:

• Organized, detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Cooperative, positive mind set and a team player
• Ability to efficiently work towards tight deadlines

Specific experience and knowledge for this role:

• Academic degree within design and/or patternmaking
• Minimum 4-6 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
• Technical expertise in patternmaking and garment construction
• Good understanding of the creative process and creative in experimental pattern solutions
• Proficient in a CAD pattern software (Gerber, Lectra, etc.) and CLO
• Fluent in English

Please submit 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.

Acne Studios is a Swedish fashion house with a multidisciplinary approach. Through founder and Creative Director Jonny Johansson’s interest in photography, art, architecture and contemporary culture, an alternative path has been found, turning Acne Studios into a well-respected creator of ready-to-wear, magazines, furniture, books and exhibitions.

​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 based on its surroundings, yet with common key design elements reflecting the Acne Studios brand identity.

Acne Studios HQ 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 reflects the Acne Studios brand identity, telling the story of its history and global vision. Acne Studios also operates offices in Paris, Empoli, New York, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

Acne Studios achieved B Corp Certification in 2024, recognising our commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.