Technical Outdoor Apparel Designer (Shells & Bottoms)

Jack Wolfskin Retail GmbH; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid vacation

Hybrid working model

Bike leasing program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Jack Wolfskin Design Hub Zurich seeks an Apparel Designer Outdoor Technical to develop high-performance outerwear from concept to final product. You will work closely with Design, Product Management, Apparel Development, Pattern Engineering and Material Management to translate consumer needs into market-ready solutions.

We value strong Adobe Illustrator skills, CLO 3D and V‑Stitcher experience, and a passion for technical outdoor gear. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Apparel Design, Industrial Design or a comparable field.
• Several years of professional experience in apparel design, ideally in outdoor/technical apparel.

Responsibilities

• Design technical hiking apparel focused on shells and bottoms.
• Translate design direction into functional, market-relevant products.
• Create technical drawings and specs for development and manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with Product Management to align consumer needs with cost and feasibility.
• Participate in fit sessions and wear testing to improve performance.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Strong design sensibility

English fluent

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Apparel Design

Industrial Design background

Tools

CLO 3D

V-Stitcher

3D apparel tools

Job description

Jack Wolfskin Design Hub Zurich seeks an Apparel Designer Outdoor Technical to develop high-performance outerwear from concept to final product. You will work closely with Design, Product Management, Apparel Development, Pattern Engineering and Material Management to translate consumer needs into market-ready solutions.

We value strong Adobe Illustrator skills, CLO 3D and V‑Stitcher experience, and a passion for technical outdoor gear. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.