Associate Designer

vfc; Kreis Stabio; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card with 50% on all VF brand

On site gym

Well-being initiatives

Complimentary hot drinks in breakout

Break out areas with refreshments

Job summary

Napapijri in Stabio, Switzerland is seeking an Associate Designer to join our team. You will participate in all design steps to create the apparel collection across categories, report to the Design Director, propose ideas, research trends and sketch solutions.

Collaborating with design, product development and merchandising, you will ensure alignment with seasonal direction, build brand consistency, and develop concepts, colors and HO deliverables while managing multiple tasks with strong

Qualifications

• BA in Fashion Design.
• 1–3 years of experience as an apparel designer.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong CAD skills and proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; AI design is a plus.
• Excellent product development knowledge and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate and assist in all design steps to create the apparel collection.
• Propose creative ideas and design solutions; conduct trend research and sketches.
• Collaborate with design, product development and merchandiser to align with seasonal direction.
• Support in developing seasonal concepts, colors strategy and HO deliverables.
• Sketch new seasonal designs and assist in making collection overviews.

Skills

CAD design

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

AI design

Product development

Relationship building

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Education

BA in Fashion Design

Tools

CAD design

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

AI design

Job description

Napapijri is looking for an exceptional Associate Designer to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Let's Talk About The Role

The Associate Designer will participate and assist in all design steps to create the Napapijri apparel collection across multiple categories.

Reporting to the Design Director, you will propose creative ideas and design solutions, work on trend research and sketches.

You will work in close partnership with the design team, product development, and merchandiser on the designated brief, ensuring alignment with the brand seasonal direction and the business needs.

How You Will Make a Difference

Support Design in the execution of seasonal concepts and briefs.

Research Lifestyle and Outdoor trends and staying up to date on contemporary styles.

Design new, trend driven product as well as evolving successful items from the past.

Partner with Designers and to create brand consistency and to build seasonal concepts and colors strategy.

Sketch new seasonal designs and create perfect HO.

Assist Design with making collection overviews

Skills For Success

• BA in Fashion Design.
• 1/3 years of experience working as a apparel Designer.
• Fluent in English.
• Good Knowledge of CAD design and great skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Additional knowledge and experience with AI design is preferred.
• Strong product development knowledge.
• Ability to build strong relationships with direct colleagues and across departments.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Flexible and adaptive to change.

What's In It For You

• We're in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well‑being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we're the total package.
• A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well‑being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

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