Senior Designer Knits Women

WE ARE DENIM HEADS.

We love denim. Live and breathe it. It’s in our DNA.
At G-STAR, we see no limit to what denim can do. We believe it can be force of progress and innovation for both people and planet. How? By hiring the most creative, curious and caring minds. People who think beyond fashion. Bringing big ideas to big challenges. Driven by possibility. Those who work hard, make mistakes, but always continue to grow. Denim is in our DNA, our people are our stitching.Join the denim heads making raw denim!

HERE’S WHAT WE DO TOGETHER:

The G-STAR Styling & Design Department develops the G-STAR collection, starting by doing research in the form of traveling to different markets & trade fairs, digital & vintage research to determine new fits, fabrics, colors and details. In short, the Design Department develops and creates the entire G-STAR collection.

The Senior Designer Knits Women is a vital member of the Design Department creating bestseller designs, still keeping innovation at its highest. We are looking for an exceptional individual who lives and breathes denim and design, a Designer who is an out-of-the-box thinker that can work within a highly creative team. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Creative thinking and sharp attention to detail combined with a passion for knitted garments is essential to achieve the best creations for each collection.

YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collection Design – Lead the creative development of seasonal knitwear for Womenswear across multiple product groups (t-shirts, sweats, shirts, jackets, pants), balancing innovation with commercial appeal.
• Trend & Fabric Research – Conduct research to identify new fits, fabrics, colors, and details, while pushing sustainable and innovative knit techniques.
• Product Creation – Translate design concepts into sketches and technical packs, overseeing fittings and working with pattern makers, developers, and suppliers to ensure quality and design integrity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Merchandising, Product Development and Brand & Creative departments including the Marketing team to align product stories with seasonal strategy and brand identity, ensuring consistency from concept to retail.
• Leadership & Mentoring – Take creative ownership of knitwear categories, provide guidance to the Design Intern, and present design concepts with clarity and impact in internal reviews.
• Process & Agility – Manage multiple design projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, contributing to continuous improvement of workflows and ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality collections.

HERE’S WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in fashion design, fashion management, fashion merchandising or equivalent from a recognized academic institution,
• At least 5 years Womenswear Denim Design experience in a denim, street or sportswear (non-technical) design team,
• At least 1 year responsibility for designing for more than one product group (preferably in all product groups (T’s, sweats, shirts, jackets, pants),
• Preferable experience in designing for monthly deliveries,
• Knowledge of pattern cutting,
• Excellent skills in Illustrator and Photoshop,
• Fluent in English,
• Full time availability.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

Located in Amsterdam, our G-STAR HQ offers the chance to work in a diverse environment, with a team of about 300 employees who represent more than 35 nationalities. We all work and collaborate together to be on top of the game and become the number one denim brand!
Beyond a competitive salary, working at G-STAR brings many other perks and exciting opportunities:

• A work environment that offers room for fun, inspiration and innovation,
• A clothing budget to showcase your personal style while representing G-STAR,
• A healthy lunch at our canteen,
• Free access to learning and development platforms Udemy and Goodhabitz,
• Flexibility to work from home 1 day a week,
• A discount on a new bicycle and gym membership.