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Senior Designer, Apparel, Local Creation EMEA
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hilversum - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
This role reports to the EMEA Local Creation Senior Apparel Design Manager and partners closely with Apparel Design Footwear and Graphics teammates. You will collaborate with Product Management Development and Material teams across EMEA and global counterparts to bring cohesive consumer-right product stories to life.
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
Were looking for a Senior Apparel Designer who brings a strong point of view and thrives in a fast-paced close-to-market environment. You are a storyteller at heart with the ability to translate trends insights and cultural signals into compelling apparel collections that resonate with the EMEA consumer. You combine creativity with precision balancing elevated design with speed efficiency and commercial awareness.
You are confident working across product levelsfrom concept to prototypewhile collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes. With a strong understanding of materials color and construction you know how to build emotional connection through product and narrative.
- Experience in apparel design ideally across performance sport and lifestyle
- Strong storytelling skills with the ability to translate insights into visual narratives
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite with experience in 2D/3D tools (e.g. CLO) and emerging AI design tools (e.g. Vizcom)
- Experience working across international markets ideally within EMEA
- Excellent communication collaboration and organizational skills in a fast-moving environment
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
You will create apparel concepts and collections that connect deeply with EMEA consumers translating seasonal direction into meaningful design solutions that balance creativity speed and precision.
- Design and develop seasonal apparel concepts aligned to EMEA consumer insights and trends
- Use color materials trims and construction to build strong cohesive product stories
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management Development and Footwear teams
- Communicate design intent clearly through sketches presentations and prototypes
- Monitor sample development and ensure timely execution from concept to final product
- Make informed design decisions balancing creativity cost and speed-to-market
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration inclusivity and innovation across teams
Required Experience:
Senior IC
