Kids Apparel Designer - Timberland Global

Meet Timberland.

Founded in 1973, Timberland® is a global outdoor lifestyle brand based in Stratham, New Hampshire, with international headquarters in Switzerland and Hong Kong. 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.

Timberland is a VF Corporation brand. VF is one of the world’s leading apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations, and a commitment to deliver innovative produ cts and create long-term value for its employees, customers and shareholders.

To learn more about Timberland, and share in our mission to step outside, work together and make it better, visit one of our stores, www.timberland.com or follow us

Let’s talk about the role!

We are looking for an outstanding Kids Apparel Designer to join our Timberland team in Stabio, Switzerland.

As part of the Global Apparel Product Creation team at Timberland you will design relevant and brand right kid’s apparel, across boys and girls, ensuring alignment with the brand seasonal direction and the global business needs.

You will utilize your exceptional design skills to create multi-category product that meets expectations in terms of value and cost.

An integral part of the team you will interact constantly with category team members in development and product management to deliver the appropriate execution for the target consumer audience.

You will be responsible for ensuring design practicality and meeting merchandising business needs.

Striving to craft apparel that meets relevant trends whilst staying true to the brands Heritage and DNA.

Primary accountabilities:

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  Work in close partnership with Developer and PM on the designated category

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  Monitor product development to ensure style, fit, quality, detail requirements

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  Ensure designs comply with children’s wear regulations

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  Support Design Manager in execution of seasonal concepts and briefs

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  Address Target consumer, wearing occasion, market opportunities

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  Deliver Inspiration, style & product concept boards or sketches

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  Join Materials selection with Material specialists, Developer, Manager

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  Color application in collaboration with Color specialists and Design Manager

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  Preparation and creation of technical CAD drawings

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  Meet expectations on accuracy and on-time delivery along product calendar

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  Facilitate agile decision making on prototype review and revision

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  Develop awareness of our channel of distribution in EMEA, AP, NA regions

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  Be an engaged and committed team-mate, Be a facilitator in negotiations

How You’ll Make A Difference…

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  Education: Bachelor’s degree or (equivalent) in Apparel, Consumer Product Design (or similar)

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  Experience: 3-5 years of Kids Apparel Product Design with similar brand(s) or organization(s)

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  Languages: Fluent English essential; additional language is a plus.

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  Be a Timberland Purpose Ambassador

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  Portfolio of work demonstrating; Sketch work and concept building, trend awareness, brand relevancy and consumer awareness, technical/CAD ability.

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  Knowledge in 3D Product Creation Software eg: Browswear, CLO.

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  Strong organizational and communication skills

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  Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and the flexibility to manage and adapt to change

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  A team player able to work within a cross-functional team which supports project management and development.

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  Good presentation skills

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  Demonstrated strength in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Email (Outlook)

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  In-Design, Keynote, Excel, and Word.

What’s in It for You?

Along with a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits program, we offer a flexible, casual work setting, 40 hours of paid community service and generous employee discounts on all our amazing VF brands. And it’s not just our products which set us apart from others, it’s our people! We believe they deserve to be nurtured and looked after. That’s why, on top of comprehensive benefits, we offer much more:

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  Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands and even different countries.

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

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  Tailored training. From a thorough induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally.

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

If you like what you’ve read and want to join our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Location:Mendrisio, Switzerland

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