VF Corporation - Senior Designer - Stabio

Napapijri is looking for an exceptional Senior Designer to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

For over 30 years, Napapijri has pioneered the future of fashion. From our Italian beginnings, innovating outdoor apparel in the shadow of Monte Bianco, to tackling nature’s most challenging environments on polar expeditions, our desire to lead the way is what makes us who we are. As a premium outdoor lifestyle brand, we provide an urban outdoor aesthetic combined with functionality and comfort for an eco-conscious consumer.

Let’s Talk About The Role

Reporting to the Design Director, the Senior Designer will be responsible for leading the design of   Men’s premium apparel collections within our Lifestyle category. In this role, you will drive creative direction, bringing innovation and commercial awareness to the design process. You will play a key role in shaping the future of Napapijri’s urban outdoor aesthetic, ensuring brand consistency and evolving successful styles while introducing fresh concepts.

Collaborating with the design and product development teams, you will play a crucial role in introducing new ideas and enhancing the existing range. A passion for fashion, commercial awareness, innovation, influence, and a team-oriented mindset are essential.

Strong communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset, and collaborative problem-solving abilities are vital. Curiosity and a drive to discover new methods will motivate you. You must consistently demonstrate proficiency in processes through best practices and effective communication of ideas.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Represent design in Sales, Merchandising & Marketing meetings and work closely with Merchandising & Development teams.

• Creatively drive men’s product strategy

• Research Lifestyle and Outdoor trends and staying up to date on contemporary styles.

• Work with Merchandising team to manage SKU plan, considering commercial needs, key price points, business opportunities and a ‘good, better, best’ philosophy.

• Design new, trend driven product as well as evolving successful items from the past.

• Consider margin & price points to meet costing goals.

• Research trends, fits, textiles and new technology.

• Inspire & mentor the in-house creative team with a sharing approach to ideas and ‘best practice’ solutions.

• Work closely with Design Director to build seasonal concepts and color strategy.

• Have a strong knowledge of pricing & fit and attend regular fitting & costing meetings.

• Sketch new seasonal designs and create perfect HO.
   

Skills For Success

• BA in Fashion Design.

• 5+ years of experience working as a Designer with 1-2 years of experience as a Senior.

• Language skills: Fluent in English.

• Software knowledge: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop.

• Strong knowledge of men's knit, woven and outerwear product is essential.

• Strong product development knowledge.

• Ability to build strong relationships with direct colleagues and across departments.

• Ability to travel internationally, if required.

• Able to find best solutions to problems and inspire new working methods.

• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Advanced organization skills

• Advanced knowledge of fit and construction expertise.

• Excellent attention to details.

• A proactive, self-starter with strong communication skills.

• Fully capable to manage responsibilities & tasks without direction.

• Must be flexible and adaptive to change.

• Ability to manage different projects simultaneously.

What’s In It For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks
   

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!