The Job

Your Mission

• You participate in the translation of product briefings into conceptual designs that are relevant to the brand’s creative direction and stichd business objectives;
• You actively contribute in building tech-packs for the development of the collections, working closely with all stakeholders including design peers, developers, and product line managers;
• You support the design team by taking care of the operational part of the design process. You will create color cards, adjust designs, and be responsible for the processing of designs;
• You liaise with the Medior and Senior designers to ensure timelines are met, systems are accurately maintained, and meeting preparation is executed properly;
• You support market, trend and industry research and assist in preparing mood boards during the concept and design phase that are relevant to the brand’s creative direction;
• You will fully support the design team with all kinds of other supporting activities and system work;
• You are required to maintain design overviews, update and adapt design sheets / technical drawings as needed;
• You will prepare design boards and all relevant tools for meetings;
• You work according to the specified timeline respecting the deadlines;
• You maintain a high level of attention to detail and are also well organized;
• You are able to take ownership and responsibility on a specific part of the collection, working closely with the Medior and Senior designers for support, guidance and direction;
• You will be responsible for maintaining a tidy sample library.

Your Talent

• Relevant Master or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion design;
• You have experience in similar position, preferably in the sports-lifestyle and / or sporting goods industry or an international organization working with global brands;
• You have affinity with the technical side of textile / knitting and yarns;
• Adobe Illustrator and photoshop have no secrets for you;
• Strong feeling for the brands we work for, especially PUMA;
• You are creative, organized, you have the ability to prioritize, you are detailed focused and can work well under time constraints and deadlines;
• You are proactive, a self-starter that is highly motivated to work in a rapid paced environment;
• You have a good understanding (verbally and in written) of the English language.

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

To apply for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We will not apply for work or residence permits.

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 € 0,25 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. yoga, pilates and bootcamp) and an inhouse gym;

·         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.

Does this sound like it could be you? Click ‘apply’ and show us what you’ve got!

ACQUISITION AS A RESULT OF VACANCIES IS NOT APPRECIATED

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.