Technical Outdoor Apparel Designer

JACK WOLFSKIN; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

Hybrid working

Mobile remote travel

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Bike leasing

Gym access

Team events

Casual dress

Zusammenfassung

Jack Wolfskin in Zurich is seeking an Apparel Designer Outdoor Technical (m/f/d) to drive technical hiking apparel from concept to final product. You will collaborate with Design, Product Management, Apparel Development, Pattern Engineering and Material Management to translate consumer insights into market-ready apparel.

The role focuses on shells and bottoms, requires several years in outdoor technical design, fluency in English (German is a plus), and willingness to travel to Germany for

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Apparel Design, Industrial Design or a comparable field.
• Several years of professional experience in apparel design, ideally within outdoor, performance sports or another technical apparel environment.
• Experience designing technical apparel; experience with technical outerwear, waterproof garments or Gore-Tex products is a strong advantage.
• Good understanding of garment construction, pattern engineering, ergonomics and manufacturing techniques.

Aufgaben

• Design technical hiking apparel with a primary focus on shells and bottoms.
• Translate creative direction and product strategy into distinctive, functional and commercially relevant products.
• Develop assigned products from initial concept through development, prototyping and final execution, working closely with Senior Designers and cross-functional partners.
• Partner closely with Product Management to translate consumer needs, product briefs and category priorities into compelling design solutions, balancing performance, aesthetics, commercial objectives and target price.
• Collaborate with Material Management and Product Management to select and apply materials, considering fabric properties, construction and garment architecture to deliver optimal product performance.
• Develop functional solutions around garment construction, ergonomics and usability.
• Create clear technical drawings, design specifications and presentations that enable Development and manufacturing partners to accurately execute the design intent.
• Work closely with Development and Pattern Engineering to develop and refine garment constructions, pattern solutions and manufacturing techniques.
• Participate in fit sessions, wear testing and field testing, using learnings to continuously improve product performance and user experience.
• Collaborate with Product Development throughout concepting and prototyping to understand cost implications, minimum order quantities and manufacturing constraints, incorporating these considerations into design decisions.
• Work closely with other Designers to build consistency in construction, functionality and design language across the apparel collection.
• Apply Jack Wolfskin's sustainability principles throughout the design process and contribute to responsible product creation.
• Stay informed about developments in the outdoor industry, consumer needs, materials and technologies, bringing relevant insights and ideas into the design process.

Kenntnisse

Apparel design

Technical outerwear

Pattern engineering

Materials knowledge

Garment construction

Ausbildung

Degree in Apparel Design or Industrial Design

Tools

CLO 3D

V-Stitcher

Adobe Illustrator

Jobbeschreibung

Jack Wolfskin in Zurich is seeking an Apparel Designer Outdoor Technical (m/f/d) to drive technical hiking apparel from concept to final product. You will collaborate with Design, Product Management, Apparel Development, Pattern Engineering and Material Management to translate consumer insights into market-ready apparel.

The role focuses on shells and bottoms, requires several years in outdoor technical design, fluency in English (German is a plus), and willingness to travel to Germany for