Fashion Concept Design Manager

Are you a forward-leaning and self-driven Fashion Concept Designer with an exceptional sense for commercial- and high fashion? Then we have an open opportunity for you In this exciting role, you will, together with the creative team, contribute to a commercial sales-driven assortment with a high trend level.

Fashion Concept Design Manager

In the role of Fashion Concept Design Manager, you are responsible for the visual goal of several product groups and concept collections. You contribute to the overall trend directions together with other Concept Designers and Head of Design.

Your daily tasks include attending sales/creative meetings and collaborating with the buying manager within your business area. In this role, you need to stay updated on trends, the market, and our customers to be able to secure fashion in all different layers of the fashion triangle. You will be reporting to the buying manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a group of designers, providing guidance and feedback to support their professional growth.
• Overall responsible for the variety and expression of all kinds of different product groups together with the buying manager.
• Participate in trend forecasting and lead capsule collections together with the Head of Design and other Concept Designers to ensure collection success.
• Participate in assortment meetings and design meetings,
• Participate in monthly/quarterly sales review meetings and creative meetings to secure assortment success
• Pitch new ideas

Your Past & Your Skills

• 7+ years in womenswear design
• Experience in concept creation or trend prediction management
• Team leadership or management experience
• Strong task prioritization skills
• Ability to predict upcoming trends
• Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Knowledgeable in one or more industries
• Creative and commercial mindset with a passion for fashion
• Strong intuition for global women's fashion trends
• Analytical and creative thinking skills
• Understanding of the commercial fashion business
• Entrepreneurial spirit and risk-taking ability
• Experience working with external partners such as suppliers, collaborators, or influencers
• Fluent in English

What We Offer

• Global environment
• Personal and professional development
• Freedom to add value/make a difference
• Hybrid Remote policy (workdays at the office and remote weekly)
• A number of voluntary benefits

Interested in learning more about NA-KD, our culture, colleagues, and benefits? Visit our career site here

Does this sound like an opportunity for you?

To submit your application, simply click the "Apply for this job" button below. Please provide your full application in English, including your CV and responses to a few background questions.

We encourage early applications as we follow a continuous selection process. This means we may close the recruitment before the final application day. Don't hesitate to submit your application promptly – we look forward to hearing from you

Application deadline: 22/12-2025

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Gothenburg HQ, Sweden

Others: This is a full time permanent position, with an initial probation period of six months.

About NA-KD

We believe in the power of creativity, ambition, and bold ideas. Inspiration drives everything we do, from shaping the future of fashion to telling stories that resonate and creating an environment where people can grow.

Being fast, social, and connected guides how we work, collaborate, and challenge norms together. At NA-KD, you are encouraged to make an impact. We explore new ways of working, push boundaries, and learn from experience, driven by passion, curiosity, and the excitement of what's next.

Our Commitment to Diversity

NA-KD is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.