Product and UX Designer

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 minimize our environmental impact across all our operations and to address societal challenges in the way we conduct our business. 

Why should you apply for this job?

This is truly a great opportunity to combine the possibility to be strategic and deep dive into technical solutions, you will have the responsibility to drive the business and see the results of your actions. Acne is in an expansive and progressive phase that you can be part of shaping!

About us

As a Product and UX Designer in our Digital Design & Development Team, you will contribute to the development of acnestudios.com, marketplaces, and the digital components of the customer experience in our retail stores. The  Product and UX Designer is responsible for developing UX and UI design solutions that meet our high expectations on both user experience and brand image. You will be working from our headquarters in Stockholm and be part of the Digital Commerce department.

Culture of Collaboration 

You will be a part of a team consisting of product owners, technical leads, developers, and CRO specialists. We firmly believe that when you feel supported, included, and trusted, it enables you to enjoy your work and thrive in it. To ensure your success in this role we provide relevant training and competence development if needed.

What you will do 

As a Product and UX Designer, your main contribution will be to continuously develop the user experience on acnestudios.com, marketplaces, and in our retail stores by creating best-in-class consumer experiences. You will:

• Develop, and execute smart, unexpected creative solutions, while maintaining brand aesthetics
• Create effective design solutions to complex problems with easy-to-understand, aesthetically appealing, and consistent user experiences
• Follow a user-centered approach by considering market analysis, customer feedback, site analytics, and user research findings
• Seek ways to enhance the e-commerce experience
• Own significant design responsibilities for acnestudios.com and new projects
• Work collaboratively with developers on implementing your solutions
• Pro-actively push the level of quality in both thinking and execution

Who you are 

You have high aspirations and focus on details that create a 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 improve. If you possess these qualities, we would love to have you on our team. 

Specific personal qualities for this role: 

• Possess strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Stay updated and knowledgeable about current culture and trends
• Display excellent social skills for effective collaboration and relationship-building
• Showcase a versatile skill set that includes creativity, strategic thinking, adaptability, and a passion for learning

 Specific experience and knowledge for this role: 

• At least 5 years of experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, digital art director, or similar role
• Fluency in best practices for information architecture and design
• Broad knowledge of usability principles and techniques
• An online portfolio or work samples demonstrating a variety of user-centered design solutions
• Experience in UX work within e-commerce
• Fluent in English, written and spoke

What matters most to us is not that you have all the knowledge and skills listed. We believe in the potential for growth and development. We embrace diversity of people as well as ideas and viewpoints and encourage everyone's expression of their own identity. 

Application

As we interview candidates continuously, we kindly ask you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you have a portfolio please attach this in your application.

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 its 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.