Lead Fashion Designer Apparel (m/f/d)

CYBEX; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CYBEX, a global fashion-forward brand, seeks a Lead Apparel Designer in Milano to drive end-to-end design from concept to production readiness. You’ll translate trends and brand DNA into innovative collections, develop silhouettes, and collaborate with Product Management, Sourcing, and Engineering.

You will guide material selection, test fabrics, and build supplier relationships to ensure feasible, production-ready concepts across multiple categories. English fluency is required.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field.
• Several years of professional experience in apparel design, product creation, or design management.
• Proven ability to lead design processes from ideation to production readiness.
• Strong understanding of materials, construction, pattern making, and silhouette development.
• Experience with design tools: Illustrator, CLO 3D, Photoshop, PLM systems.
• Experience managing cross-functional design projects and collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of market trends, sustainability in apparel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to articulate design intent.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Mansioni

• Lead the end-to-end apparel design process, from concept ideation and seasonal direction through to final product realization.
• Translate fashion trends, consumer insights, and CYBEX brand DNA into innovative and commercially relevant collections.
• Develop silhouettes, patterns, color stories, trims, graphics, and other design elements in line with the brand’s creative direction.
• Partner closely with Product Management, Softgoods Engineering, and Sourcing to ensure design concepts are technically feasible.
• Lead material selection, innovation, and testing to support function and design intent.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and mills to identify new materials and sustainable solutions.
• Manage design calendars, deliverables, and milestones across multiple product categories.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful product development and timely delivery.
• Identify and resolve design, material, and production challenges during development.
• Lead trend, market, consumer, and material research; translate into mood boards and concepts.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Design project management

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field

Strumenti

Adobe Illustrator

CLO 3D

Photoshop

PLM systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Italy / Milano

CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.

Your seat to fill:

• Lead the end-to-end apparel design process, from concept ideation and seasonal direction through to final product realization
• Translate fashion trends, consumer insights, and CYBEX brand DNA into innovative and commercially relevant collections
• Develop silhouettes, patterns, color stories, trims, graphics, and other design elements in line with the brand’s creative direction and innovation principles
• Partner closely with Product Management, Softgoods Engineering, and Sourcing to ensure design concepts are technically feasible and production-ready
• Lead material selection, innovation, and testing, ensuring fabrics, trims, and constructions support the product’s function, design intent, and overall narrative
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and mills to identify new materials, technologies, and sustainable solutions
• Manage design calendars, deliverables, and key milestones across multiple product categories in close collaboration with Product Management and Project Management
• Drive effective cross-functional collaboration across Design, Product Management, Sourcing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to ensure successful product development and timely delivery
• Identify and proactively resolve design, material, and production challenges throughout the development process
• Lead ongoing trend, market, consumer, and material research, translating insights into seasonal mood boards, trend analyses, and design concepts
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies, sustainable practices, materials, and forward-thinking design approaches into the product portfolio
• Continuously improve design processes, tools, and documentation while ensuring design intent is maintained throughout sampling and production

Your stroll to CYBEX:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or related field
• Several years of professional experience in apparel design, product creation, or design management within the fashion, sportswear, or lifestyle industry
• Proven ability to build and manage the design process from ideation through to production readiness within an existing business
• Strong understanding of materials, construction, pattern making, and silhouette development
• Excellent knowledge of design and PLM tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, CLO 3D, Photoshop, PLM systems)
• Demonstrated experience in design project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Deep awareness of market trends, innovation, and sustainability in apparel
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design intent clearly
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus

Note: We highly encourage candidates to include their portfolios with their applications, as it will give us a better understanding of your work and experience.

CYBEX operates globally and has employees from copious nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment.

As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities.

At CYBEX, we place great importance on our values: Imagination, Belief, Passion, Strength, Respect, and Love. These values shape our company culture and drive us to develop innovative solutions and achieve exceptional results.