Designer - Apparel (m/f/x), Bern

Carhartt WIP is part of the WIP Trading AG. Our family‑owned business group started as a licensee and European distributor of the US workwear manufacturer Carhartt in the early 1990s. Since then, it develops its own collections based on workwear originals. Carhartt Work In Progress aims to continuously progress and evolve, without ever losing sight of its origins. Over the course of the past three decades, our business has developed organically, along with its customers, the culture that surrounds the brand, and its employees who have helped shape what Carhartt WIP is today.

For our office in Basel, we are looking for you as

Designer (m/f/x)

to support our Apparel Design Team.

Your Responsibilities

Drive research independently and collaboratively with the design team to shape fresh concepts— from styles and fabrics to trims and elevated details

Stay closely connected with the Creative Director, design, product and technical teams throughout the entire season

Translate briefs into strong design direction while consistently pushing new ideas forward

Own a deep understanding of the current collection and evolve it with smart updates, while spotting opportunities for new, relevant styles

Visualize ideas fast— from sketch to clear design concepts

Support the seasonal build‑up, merchandising and overall structure of the collection

Use insights from Marketing, Sales and Merchandising to refine the product, ensuring every piece aligns with the brand vision

Confidently present inspiration, concepts and product evolution

Drive product development end‑to‑end — from first technical drawings to final fittings

Your Profile

Degree in fashion design or comparable education

Relevant experience within textile/apparel design industry

Willing to travel frequently

Strong interest in apparel and design as well as strong eye for colours and fit

Enthusiastic about Carhartt WIP and the surrounding topics that Carhartt WIP is involved in

Good research skills and ability to translate design concepts, with good knowledge of design history, references, current trends, and competitors

Technical and conceptual design knowledge

Knowledge of industrial methods, product, trims, fabrics, and sewing constructions

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with additional experience in 3D

Fluent in English, any other language is an asset

Please send us your portfolio.

Your Location Basel / Switzerland

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