Product Developer
HOPE creates contemporary yet timeless fashion, aimed to inspire and emphasize individual style. For us, style comes before gender. We have made it our mission to redefine the fashion landscape by transcending the boundaries of traditional gender norms. There is truly no reason why anyone today should be limited by old fashion conventions. All garments are labelled with both men’s and women’s sizes to encourage customers to explore the full assortment, rather than just one department.
HOPE is looking for a Product Developer to join the team at our Stockholm Head Office. As product developer you will be responsible for the product development process; from transforming designer ideas into products delivered to our warehouse. You will together with the design team follow and maintain the vision of the Brand and consistently work to establish and develop the brand identity in product. The work environment at HOPE is creative and inclusive, no day is ever the same.
Your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Product development and production across all collections. Focus on woven, knitwear and leather
- Responsible for close contact with suppliers to communicate comments on the various development samples with an emphasis on price, quality and fit
- Good negotiation skills and a business mind
- Attend fittings sessions and take comments to ensure further production processes run smoothly
- Ensure all information is clear and followed by the supplier, ensuring an accurate product and on time delivery of sampling
Your profile:
- Relevant textile education at college level
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar product development role
- Experience of working with several different product groups is a requirement
- Excellent verbal and written English communication & time management skills. Swedish is a plus but not mandatory
About You
- Self-motivated, responsible and confident
- Solution-oriented and hands-on with a positive attitude
- Good understanding for the product’s environmental impact, drive to make change and preferable experience from more sustainable production processes
- A strong team player with outstanding communication and collaboration skills
- Highly organized and proactive with an ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Business and results-oriented
About HOPE
HOPE’s design aesthetic is honest and direct, with a strong focus on tailoring, denim and attention to detail. They strongly believe that good design adds value to life. Each of the collections deliver on the need for desirable, functional garments, seasonal must-haves, and not-your-ordinary basics. HOPE strives to create tomorrow’s classics – modern favourites to love for years to come.
Founded in Stockholm in 2001, HOPE stood out from the romantic styles that characterized women’s fashion at the time. The brand quickly became a go-to favourite of the Swedish fashion establishment with its clean, cool looks and nods to classic menswear and utility pieces. An original and unique option to the traditional fashion scene.
Over the years, HOPE has received numerous awards and nominations and is today one of the leading fashion brands in Sweden. We continue to create iconic garments that make HOPE an inspiring voice and a creative force within fashion
Application
Send your CV if you want to be part of an exciting journey and feel that your experience, skills and ambition are right for this role. We will be reviewing candidates continuously; we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Email application to sofia.karlsson@hopestockholm.com
Mark the email with “Application Product Developer”