Head of Product Development RTW
About TOTEME
TOTEME is a Swedish fashion house founded in 2014 by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman. From the studio in Stockholm, the label explores the appeal of a modern uniform through distinct design cues, meticulous craftsmanship and methodic repetition. TOTEME is a conscious label committed to making decisions that work in favor of people, animals and the planet.
The Role
TOTEME is looking for a Head of Product Development – Ready-to-Wear (RTW) to join our team in Stockholm full-time. In this key role you will be responsible for managing the product development for our multi-category RTW collections from sketch handover through to PPS sign-off. You will oversee the department's critical path, manage all processes, and strategically implement initiatives in alignment with the TOTEME’s sustainability goals, supporting the team throughout the journey, ensuring that creative concepts are translated into high-quality collections.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Design team to translate creative concepts into products that align with TOTEME’s brand, customer needs, and market demands.
- Lead the development of seasonal collections from concept to final delivery, ensuring exceptional quality and alignment with brand vision.
- Oversee and manage the critical path to ensure that timelines, quality standards, and brand objectives are consistently met, communicating progress and milestones to cross-functional teams.
- Lead and inspire the Product Development and Raw Materials teams for RTW, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Identify and proactively mitigate risks across all development stages, from pricing and margin to production timelines, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Own margin targets by driving cost-effective development, accurate pricing strategies, and alignment with financial goals across the product lifecycle.
- Support TOTEME’s sustainability goals by ensuring that product data is up-to-date and accessible for the Sustainability team.
- Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of prototypes, SMS, and PPS, while meeting target margins and aligning with brand standards.
Your Profile
- Extensive experience in RTW product development, ideally within the luxury sector.
- Proven ability to lead and nurture a high-performing, cross-functional team.
- Exceptional expertise in managing the critical path, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
- Proficiency in PLM systems, preferably Centric PLM.
- Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate seamlessly across cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle both technical and operational challenges with efficiency and clarity.
- Demonstrates agility and focus in navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and fast-paced environments, with the confidence to make quick, informed decisions.
About You
- Aligned with TOTEME’s culture and values, embracing our commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation.
- Strategic leader who balances brand vision with customer and business needs.
- Strong collaborator, especially with creative and design teams.
- Hands-on, solution-oriented, and focused on delivering value.
- Digitally savvy with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Adaptable and agile, with a growth mindset.
- Driven by innovation, eager to challenge processes and explore new technologies.
This is a full-time position based at TOTEME’s Stockholm headquarters, with an immediate start.
TOTEME has teams in Stockholm, London, and New York, as well as retail spaces across Europe, North America, and Asia. As a member of our dynamic, creative, and highly collaborative team, you will take part in exciting projects and milestones, evolving within your role as you contribute to the company’s growth.
TOTEME stands for inclusivity and a sense of belonging in the workplace. We welcome all applicants and recruit on the basis of skills and experience.
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- Department
- Product Development & Production
- Locations
- Stockholm
Stockholm
About TOTEME
TOTEME is a fashion house rooted in Swedish sensibilities, modern aspirations and the notion of style.
With an appreciation for women’s many roles and how pieces are worn in practice, we create emblematic designs with an emphasis on materiality and shape. Archetype pieces are examined through a female lens and realized with sumptuous fabrics, rich textures and graphic silhouettes. Representing a direct and decisive way of dressing, the collections are contextualized in curated edits, visuals and spaces.
TOTEME was founded in 2014 by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman. From the studio in Stockholm, we create collections spanning ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories and jewelry.
Head of Product Development RTW
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