Product Designer - Calvin Klein Socks

stichd; 's-Hertogenbosch; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Employee discount

Training and e-learning

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

Stichd in Den Bosch, the Netherlands, is seeking a Product Designer to take responsibility for the Sock collection for Calvin Klein. You will translate briefs into conceptual designs that align with seasonal direction, design brand-consistent products, and collaborate with product managers, developers and sourcing.

You should have a minimum HBO Bachelor's in Design or equivalent, about 5 years of design experience in sports-lifestyle or international brands, and be proficient with yarns,

Qualifications

• Minimum HBO Bachelor in Design or equivalent.
• Approximately 5 years of design experience in sports-lifestyle or international brands.
• Proficient with yarns, knitwear construction, and graphics.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign; strong English skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate briefs into designs aligned with seasonal direction and brand guidelines.
• Develop market-ready design solutions that are commercially relevant.
• Own complete collections from concept to handover to Development.
• Provide precise specifications for product line development in collaboration with designers, developers, PMs and sourcing.
• Create tech-packs in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Design experience

Graphics

Strong English

Creative thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor (HBO) in Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Job

The Product Design team is the creative hub of our organization. We strive to initiate compelling product stories from initial concept to consumer, whilst remaining efficient, consistent, accurate and true to the brands we represent. You will be part of the Product department, where we work closely with Product Management and Product Development. The Product Designer in this job will take responsibility for the Sock collection for Calvin Klein.

Your Mission

• Translate product briefings into conceptual designs that align with seasonal creative direction, stichd business objectives, and established brand guidelines;
• Conduct thorough research and develop innovative design solutions that are market-ready, viable, and commercially relevant;
• Actively research and develop innovative designs solutions that can be developed through to market that are viable and commercially relevant;
• Push the boundaries both technically and creatively to bring newness to our collection season on season.
• Monitor market trends consistently, compile visually stimulating reports highlighting new ideas and opportunities, and share these insights with the team;
• Take ownership of complete collections and see them through from concept phase, to design, to a coloured up offer and handover to the Development Team.
• Provide precise specifications for product line development in close partnership with Designers, Developers, Product Managers, and the Sourcing department;
• Support Product Managers in communicating concepts effectively to the sales team, wholesale partners, and consumers;
• Actively contribute to the creation of tech-packs for collection development, collaborating closely with stakeholders including design colleagues, Product Developers, and Product Managers;
• Ensure products are value engineered to maximise the price-value ratio for stichd and associated brands;
• Serve as a project coordinator to efficiently process customer requests;
• Operate within designated time frames and adhere to deadlines;

Your Talent

• MinimumBachelor (HBO) education in Design or relevant working experience in apparel.
• You haveapproximately 5 years of design experience, preferably in a sports-lifestyle industry or international organization with globalbrands;
• You are confident with yarns, knitwear construction and graphics
• You are creative in terms of solution-thinking to meet the customerwishes;
• You are flexible and able to work in multiple projects at the sametime;
• You are organized, ability to prioritize and can work well under time constraints anddeadlines;
• You are proactive and a self-starter that is highly motivated to work in a rapid pacedenvironment;
• Adobe creative suite programs (especially Illustratorand InDesign) have no secrets foryou;
• You havestrong communicationskillsand you have a good command English, both spoken and written.

This role is based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands. Working remotely from other countries is not possible.

We Offer

• Our salaries are based on 38 hours per week, but fulltime work is 40 hours per week. Instead, you choose between a lot of holidays; 37 per year ór choose for a 40-hour salary per month with still 25 holidays. You can switch every six months;
• Annual bonus scheme;
• New hires (introduction) days;
• Great offer of e-learnings and a training offer for personal development;
• Enough free fruit for you daily vitamins;
• Provided lunch for low cost;
• Choose between lease-bike, NS Business Card or travel by car for € 0,23 per km (>10km).
• 8% holiday allowance, employee insurances and a good pension scheme;
• Employee discount on the PUMA, Levi’s, Fuelforfans and BMW Lifestyle websites;
• Hybrid working. On fulltime basis 3 days in the office and 2 days at home (incl. allowance for home working);
• Flexible working hours, modern workspace and a good working atmosphere;
• International working environment with colleagues of more than 50 different nationalities;
• Wellbeing activities (f.e. an in-house gym, yoga, pilates and bootcamp);
• Community involvement (stichd impact tool);
• stichd drinks 5/6x per year in the city center of Den Bosch;
• Work hard, play hard. Our stichd-events are legendary.

About Us

We like to think of ourselves as a family of experts.

Ok, we know what you’re thinking: at over 700 members, that’s a pretty big family. But what we really mean is that, whatever our skills or our story, whatever the task or the time pressure, we’re in it together. Pushing each other, backing each other and believing in each other, always.

We’re one STICHD. And that matters, because this one company does a lot.

We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create products that people love. From socks and underwear to swim and fanwear. From PUMA and Levi’s to Formula 1 and Manchester City. From design and logistics to retail and events. From our HQ in the Netherlands to sales offices and logistics centres all over the world. Like we said: a lot.

Why join us?

Because at STICHD, you get the best of both worlds. The buzz and exposure of working on a global scale with the world’s biggest brands. The freedom and flexibility to find your own passion and follow your own path. But most of all, because we care. We really care. About our brands and products. About each package and every fan’s experience. About one another.

We have some amazing people at STICHD. People with different backgrounds and skillsets, perspectives and personalities. Global leaders in their field who always stay curious, grounded and never stop learning.

STICHD provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at STICHD and PUMA, and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At STICHD and PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.