Senior Designer Womenswear (Timberland Global Apparel)

Timberland is looking for an exceptional Senior Designer Womenswear to join our Apparel Design team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Founded in 1973, Timberland® is a global outdoor lifestyle brand. Best known for its original yellow boot designed for the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories for people who value purposeful style and share the brand’s passion for enjoying - and protecting - nature.   

At the heart of the Timberland brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future.  This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world.   

Let’s Talk about the Role

You as Senior Designer Women Apparel will deliver multi-product women’s apparel design, ensuring alignment with the brand seasonal direction and the global business needs.

You will utilize design skills to create product, everything from technical outerwear to comfort focused knits, that meet expectations in terms of value and cost. Be self-motivated whilst interacting constantly with category team members in Development and Product management to deliver the appropriate execution for the target consumer audience.

Ensure design practicality and meet merchandising business needs.

Support the Design Manager to create apparel that meets relevant trends and leverages the brand DNA of Style, Performance and Green where applicable.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will achieve this by:

• Delivering seasonal inspiration, style & product research which is market relevant and adapted to fit the Timberland Brand identity.
• Designing multi-category, Brand relevant, stand out product.  Everything from technical outerwear to comfort focused knits, that meet expectations in terms of value and cost.
• Collaborating with Product Developer and Product Merchandiser in execution of seasonal concepts and briefs.
• Working in close partnership with Material specialists, Product Developer, Product Merchandiser and Design Manager to build seasonal and core material palettes.
• Producing factory ready sketches and tech packs. 
• Working alongside Product Development to build, process and book prototypes and production samples.  Ensuring they deliver to the Brands high standard on style, fit, quality, and detail expectations.
• Developing awareness of our channel of distribution in EMEA, AP, NA regions

Skills for Success

• You should be an exceptional creative thinker driven to deliver best in class Brand relevant products.  
• Expertise in Apparel design with demonstrated strength in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Email (Outlook) In-Design, Keynote, Excel and Word.
• Thorough understanding of the Women’s Apparel market, including 6+ years of Apparel Product Design with similar brand(s) or organization(s)
• Strong presentation skills, fluent English is essential, additional language is a plus.
• Proficiency in 3D Product Creation Software eg: Browswear, CLO.
• Capability to work collaboratively with other departments and be a facilitator in negotiations.
• Keen interest in Brand building and identity

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in Apparel or Consumer Product Design are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

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 a purpose-led, performance driven company, 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.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

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