Design & Material Intern

Vans; Kreis Stabio; Hybrid; CHF 19.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working policy

50% discount on VF brands

On site gym

Canteen and breakout areas with drinks

Shuttle bus or transport discount

Inclusion & Belonging

Zusammenfassung

VF invites you to join The North Face team in Stabio, Switzerland as a Design & Materials Intern for a 12‑month internship with a global, brand‑led business. You will work with designers and material specialists to explore concepts, materials, trims and elevate product ranges, gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment.

The role emphasizes curiosity about materials, collaboration, and driving design execution across categories, while supporting trend research, fabric sourcing and

Qualifikationen

• You must be graduating after November 1st, 2026 or have student status as of Feb 1st, 2027.
• EU/EEA citizenship required.
• A degree in Fashion Design or Textile Engineering is required given the nature of the role.
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of materials, design process for outdoor, lifestyle and technical products.
• Proficiency in Excel and Adobe Illustrator/Creative Suite.
• Creative, proactive, and open-minded with initiative.
• Highly organized, adaptable and deadline-driven.

Aufgaben

• Support trend, consumer and competitor research to identify design/material opportunities.
• Create design assets including sketches and packs using Adobe Illustrator.
• Assist in fabric/trims exploration and archive/PLM management in FLEX and DASH.
• Maintain design documentation and product information through development.
• Collaborate with Designers, Material Specialist and cross-functional teams.

Kenntnisse

In English (fluent)

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Curiosity about materials

Ausbildung

Fashion Design or Textile Engineering degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Your future starts with a move. Make it with the #VFInternshipProgram at our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as a Design & Material Intern for The North Face Team.

About VF

VF is home to brands such as The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®: brands that are part of people’s everyday lives. As an intern, you will see how a global, brand-led business works from the inside, contribute to meaningful projects and learn alongside international teams. Learn more at http://vfc.com.

Key information

Start date: February 1st, 2027

Duration: 12 months, full-time

Gross monthly salary: 1’850 CHF

Location: VF EMEA Headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland

Streamlined recruitment process: 3 interviews (Recruiter, Hiring Manager, potential Business Case)

Eligibility requirements

You must be graduating after November 1st, 2026 OR you must have a student status as of February 1st, 2027

You must hold EU or EEA (European Economic Area) citizenship

Let’s talk about the role!

The North Face is seeking an exceptional Design & Materials Intern to join our team and support the creation of future-focused product. In this role, you will work alongside Designers and the Material specialist to explore new concepts, explore materials and trims and elevate existing product ranges. The ideal intern is passionate about design, deeply curious about materials, meticulous in execution and energized by working as part of a highly collaborative team. Every detail matters and your contribution will help bring our products to life!

Help shape future product collections by supporting material and trim development, trend research, and design execution across multiple categories. Gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment while contributing to innovative, consumer‑focused product solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support trend, consumer, and competitor research to identify emerging design, material, and color opportunities.
• Assist in the creation of design assets, including sketches, technical packs, color-ups, style overviews, and presentation materials using Adobe Illustrator.
• Support the exploration and sourcing of fabrics, trims, organization/maintenance of archive & PLM as well as design details relevant to assigned product categories.
• Maintain and update design documentation, sketches, color-ups, seasonal product information and product configuration system in FLEX and DASH throughout the development process.
• Collaborate closely with Designers, Material Specialist, cross‑functional partners and headquarters in Denver to support day‑to‑day product creation activities.

Skills that will make you succeed

• A degree in Fashion Design or Textile Engineering is required given the nature of the role.
• Strong understanding of the materials, design process, including outdoor, lifestyle and technical products.
• Proficient in Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, with strong Illustrator skills.
• Creative, proactive, and open‑minded, with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, working effectively within cross functional teams.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines in fast‑paced environments.
• A keen interest in design, materials innovation, sustainability, outdoor and performance products, and emerging consumer trends.
• You are fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for you

At the end of the internship period, you can expect to have a clear understanding of the below:

• How a seasonal product collection is created, from initial inspiration and development through to product execution.
• The role of materials, trims, color, and storytelling in product design, and how these elements come together to create compelling consumer experiences.
• Industry‑standard design tools and processes, including sketching, technical pack creation, colour‑ups, and presentation development using Adobe Illustrator, learning test methods for fabrics and trims.
• How cross‑functional teams collaborate throughout the product creation lifecycle, working closely with Design, Materials, Development and Merchandising teams.
• Trend, consumer, and competitor research methodologies, and how insights are translated into innovative product solutions.
• Best practices for managing design workflows and maintaining product information, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail throughout the season.
• The North Face design philosophy and approach to innovation, sustainability, and performance‑driven product creation.

The VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12‑month journey designed to develop and empower emerging talents at the start of their careers. We are committed to unleashing your potential, so you can expect a structured learning path and rich hands‑on experience, including:

• Dedicated skill‑building workshops & internal consulting group project
• One day of work in‑store gaining real insights about our brands
• Networking opportunities with peers and senior leadership

We cannot grant that the internship will lead you to a contract afterwards, but thanks to the value of the experience most of our interns are staying in the company after the internship period.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy
• 50% discount on VF brands
• On site gym, offering health and well‑being initiatives
• Subsidized canteen, as well as break out areas offering complimentary drinks
• Shuttle bus to the office or discount on public transport, depending on your location
• Free to Be, Inclusion & Belonging

Equal Opportunity and 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations.

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