Designer Sportswear Women (m/w/d)

Over 160 stores, 16,000 employees, 120 years' experience: at the international fashion company Peek & Cloppenburg, with its headquarters in Vienna and Düsseldorf, traditional family values meet a dynamic industry. For us, fashion isn't just a product - it's our common language. Here, you're not just an employee - you become part of our community. A fashion community in which you can live doing what you love. Let's create the future of retail. Together.

Kick-start your career at JC Brand AG in Amsterdam. As a sister company of Peek & Cloppenburg* B.V. & Co. KG Düsseldorf, JC Brand AG is at the heart of the group's new private label strategy. Together, we are creating a dynamic, creative private label organization that combines the brand DNA of Peek & Cloppenburg* Düsseldorf with fresh ideas, market trends, and entrepreneurial spirit.

*There are two independent companies Peek & Cloppenburg with their headquarters in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. This advertisement refers to the Düsseldorf group of companies, whose store locations you can find here: peek-cloppenburg.com/en/stores.

Creative design: You design and develop complete women's sportswear collections from tops and leggings to jackets, bras, and dresses with a strong focus on function, fit, and design relevance.

Inspiring concepts: You create moodboards, seasonal color palettes, technical drawings, and detailed style descriptions that capture the spirit of each collection.

Full ownership: You oversee the entire design process, from first concept to final prototype, and ensure accurate documentation in our PLM/PDM system.

Perfect fit: You take part in fittings, review samples, and fine-tune every detail to achieve the desired look, feel, and functionality.

Strong collaboration: You work hand in hand with Product Development and Technical teams to guarantee best-in-class workmanship and fit.

Trend-driven creation: You keep an eye on global trends, translate insights into commercially relevant designs, and help shape our brand identity in the activewear segment.

Teamwork across functions: You collaborate closely with the Brand Director, Collection Manager, and Sourcing teams throughout the entire development cycle.

Your Educational Background: You hold a degree in Fashion Design, Sportswear Design or a comparable qualification.

Your Strengths: You have 4-6 years of professional experience in women's activewear or sportswear design, ideally with a European brand. You combine trend awareness and consumer focus with a deep understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and cost-conscious design.

Your Profile: You are proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and familiar with PLM/PDM systems. You work independently, stay organized under pressure, and adapt easily to change. You're fluent in English, German or Dutch is a plus.

Room to Grow: Be part of an exciting new chapter from day one. In our Amsterdam design hub, your ideas and creativity will have a direct impact and help shape the future of our brand.

Start-Up Spirit, Strong Foundation: Experience the energy and flexibility of a start-up environment supported by the stability, structure, and reach of one of Europe's leading fashion groups.

International Collaboration: Work with a diverse and inspiring team from across Europe, united by creativity, curiosity, and a shared passion for progress.