Women's Wear Designer

Dickies®; Ticino; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportlux in Mendrisio is seeking a creative and commercially driven Womenswear Designer to join its Product Design team, responsible for end-to-end design and development of seasonal collections across premium and luxury brands.

You will work closely with the Head of Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing and Production to translate trends into commercially successful products while maintaining exceptional quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of womenswear design experience in premium or international brands.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication and product development.
• Hands-on experience managing the full product development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office; PLM/CAD experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal womenswear collections across multiple product categories.
• Own the complete product development process from concept through final production approval.
• Prepare CADs, technical sketches, specs, BOMs and tech packs for development.
• Collaborate with pattern makers, garment technicians and suppliers to maintain design intent.
• Source fabrics, trims, finishes, and collaborate with sourcing to meet brand standards.
• Interpret brand guidelines into market-ready collections while balancing creativity and commercial viability.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

PLM or CAD systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

CAD software

PLM software

Job description

Sportlux is looking for a creative and commercially driven Womenswear Designer to join its Product Design team in Mendrisio. The role will be responsible for the end-to-end design and development of seasonal womenswear collections across Sportlux's portfolio of premium and luxury fashion brands.

Working closely with the Head of Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Production teams, the successful candidate will translate global trends and brand direction into commercially successful collections while ensuring exceptional product quality and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Collection Design & Development

• Design and develop seasonal womenswear collections across multiple product categories, including tops, dresses, knitwear, outerwear, tailoring, bottoms, denim, accessories and lifestyle apparel.
• Research global fashion trends, consumer insights, competitor activity, and market developments to create innovative and commercially relevant collections.
• Develop seasonal mood boards, colour palettes, fabric stories, print direction, and silhouette concepts.
• Ensure all collections reflect the DNA, positioning, and creative vision of the assigned luxury and premium brands.

End-to-End Product Development

• Own the complete product development process from concept through to final production approval.
• Prepare detailed CADs, technical sketches, specifications, BOMs, and tech packs for product development.
• Work closely with pattern makers, garment technicians, and suppliers to ensure design intent is maintained throughout development.
• Review prototypes, fit samples, salesman samples, and production samples, providing detailed fit and construction comments.
• Source and develop fabrics, trims, embellishments, washes, and finishes aligned with seasonal direction and brand standards.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams and suppliers to identify innovative materials while maintaining quality and commercial objectives.
• Experience working with denim fabrics, garment washes, and premium finishing techniques will be considered a strong advantage.

Brand & Commercial Alignment

• Interpret brand guidelines and seasonal creative direction into market-ready collections.
• Balance creativity with commercial viability, ensuring collections meet target customer expectations and business objectives.
• Work closely with Merchandising and Planning teams to ensure product assortments are commercially balanced.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Production, and Quality teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in design reviews, fit sessions, sample evaluations, and seasonal range presentations.
• Ensure all developments are delivered within seasonal critical paths and product launch timelines.
• The role requires flexibility and availability for international business travel, including supplier and factory visits.
• Stay informed on emerging fashion trends, fabrics, sustainable innovations, and product development techniques.
• Contribute ideas to improve product quality, design processes, and speed-to-market.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in womenswear design within premium, contemporary, or international fashion brands.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrication, and technical product development.
• Hands-on experience managing the complete product development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office; experience with PLM or CAD systems is an advantage.
• Exposure to licensed fashion brands or multi-brand environments is highly desirable.
• Experience in denim product development is considered a strong advantage.