Associate Designer

Vans; Kreis Stabio; Vor Ort; CHF 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Napapijri in Stabio, Switzerland is seeking an Associate Designer to join the design team and contribute to the apparel collection across categories. Reporting to the Design Director, you will sketch, research trends, and assist in seasonal concepts, ensuring brand direction and cross‑functional alignment.

This role requires a BA in Fashion Design and 1–3 years of experience, fluent English, and strong CAD/Illustrator/Photoshop skills.

Qualifikationen

• BA in Fashion Design or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience as an apparel designer.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong CAD, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign skills.
• AI design knowledge is a plus.
• Good product development knowledge.
• Able to build cross‑functional relationships.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Support design in executing seasonal concepts and briefs.
• Research lifestyle and outdoor trends and current styles.
• Design new, trend‑driven products and evolve successful past items.
• Collaborate with Designers to ensure brand consistency and color strategy.
• Sketch seasonal designs and create HO collections.
• Assist with collection overviews and design coordination.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Product development

Organized

Attention to detail

Relationship management

Ausbildung

BA in Fashion Design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

CAD design

Jobbeschreibung

Napapijri is looking for an exceptional Associate Designer to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland.Let’s Talk About The RoleThe 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 DifferenceSupport 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 overviewsSkills For SuccessBA 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 YouWe’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 doAn inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working togetherBe part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organizationOn site gym offering health and well-being initiativesA discount card with 50% on all VF brandsBreak out areas offering complimentary hot drinksFree to Be, Inclusion & DiversityAs 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.If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!R-20260728-0003