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Freelance apparel designer – Outdoor, Ski and Sportswear
Het avontuur
Yonderland is Europe’s largest premium outdoor retailer, offering the very best brands, expert services, and over 40 years’ experience to enable everyone to spend more moments outside. Yonderland runs over 190 shops in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and The Netherlands, and e Commerce sites for all 8 brands.
Yonderland is a specialist outdoor retailer that offers consumers a wide range of products and services for outdoor adventures including short day trips and longer travel, and outdoor pursuits close to home or abroad. Our group focuses on providing high quality gear for a wide range of activities including hiking, mountaineering, camping, biking and general outdoor lifestyles. The high level of expertise and service we provide, our longstanding heritage, and a premium shopping experience, in-store and online sets us apart in our industry. We aim to be a continuous source of inspiration to our customers to enjoy a happy, healthy, safe and sustainable outdoor lifestyle
As we continue to expand our product lines, we are seeking a talented Freelance Apparel Designer with a passion for outdoor and active lifestyles to join our team.

The adventure:

• Design and develop performance driven apparel for ski & activewear following the defined brand strategy & identity.
• Collaborate closely with the brand & product development team to ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic and brand & quality standards within the defined price range.
• Create tech packs to guide the sample and production process.
• join fitting and sample approval processes.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, materials and eco-design principles, incorporating the latest innovations into your designs.
• Participate in briefing meetings, receiving and providing feedback to improve products.

Je uitrusting

• Proven experience in apparel design, particularly in ski, outdoor and sportswear.
• Strong understanding of performance fabrics, fit and garment construction.
• Strong eye for trends in ski, outdoor and sportswear.
• Proficient in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Acrobat, Powerpoint, Excel (basic) and other relevant tools.
• Ability and openness to process feedback constructively and translate conceptually into functional commercial products.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with the Design manager and brand manager.
• The main language at our HQ is Dutch but we’re open to other native speakers too. Fluent in English is a must.
• Portfolio showcasing your experience in outdoor, ski and activewear.

Onze troeven

• Work on exciting and challenging projects with a passionate and creative team.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Competitive compensation