Associate Designer

VFCorporation; Kreis Stabio; Hybrid; CHF 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Napapijri in Stabio, Switzerland, is seeking an Associate Designer to join our team and contribute to the apparel collection across multiple categories. Reporting to the Design Director, you will assist in design steps, trend research and sketches.

You will collaborate with design, product development and merchandising to align with the brand season direction and business needs, while developing seasonal concepts and HO sketches.

Qualifikationen

• BA in Fashion Design required.
• 1–3 years of apparel design experience.
• Fluent in English.

Aufgaben

• Support design in the execution of seasonal concepts and briefs.
• Research lifestyle and outdoor trends.
• Design new, trend-driven products and evolving items from the past.
• Partner with Designers to create brand consistency and build seasonal color strategies.
• Sketch new seasonal designs and create accurate handover specifications.
• Assist design with making collection overviews.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Strong organization

Collaborative mindset

Trend research

Ausbildung

BA in Fashion Design

Tools

CAD design

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

AI design (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

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.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!