Sursee
Designer Menswear (m/f/d)
- 20 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Sursee
About the job
Since its founding in 1941, CALIDA has been committed to sustainability as one of Europe’s leading underwear brands – long before it became fashionable. Because sustainability should not be a trend, but a promise. That is why we still pursue the goal of producing the best quality. In every single piece, for every day, for every night, for big and small. Making the best underwear also means for us not producing it at the expense of future generations. To achieve this forward-looking goal, it takes you, us, all people in this world who want to make a difference together.
Designer Menswear (m/f/d) - Fixed Term 12 Months
Workload: 80 - 100% / Location: Sursee
You develop and design our menswear collections in line with the CALIDA brand strategy and our distinctive design signature
You identify current trends, consumer needs and market potentials and translate these into creative, commercially relevant design concepts
Together with the Head of Design, you develop trend themes, colour concepts, stylings and material concepts and visualise your ideas in inspiring moodboards
You develop innovative print designs and create as well as maintain sketches and designs in our systems
You accompany the entire product development process from the first draft to the sales samples, ensuring high standards of appearance and fit
You continuously develop and optimise our existing basics and bring fresh ideas into the collection
You work closely with pattern making, technical development, material development, sourcing and the design teams of other categories to ensure a consistent brand signature
You coordinate the collection development, keep an eye on timings and deadlines and present your design concepts and collections convincingly
You have a degree in fashion design, textile design or a related field as well as several years of professional experience in fashion design, including solid experience in menswear
You know the market and competitive environment, understand CALIDA’s positioning and the needs of our target groups and identify new potentials for collection development
You have a strong sense of aesthetics, trends, colours, materials and fits as well as a confident sense of style
You combine creativity with commercial thinking and a good understanding of market requirements and cost-conscious design
You work independently, in a structured and responsible manner and keep an overview even with several parallel projects
You are a true team player, communicate clearly and appreciate cross-departmental collaboration
You have very good German and English skills; French skills are an advantage
You are proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Knowledge of Tex Define, 3D design and AI-supported design tools is a plus
1. Digital Check-in (1 hour):
Start your journey with a digital interview via Teams. Here you can get to know us and learn more about your potential role with us, comfortably from home.
2. Personal Meeting at the Headquarters in Sursee (2-3 hours):
After a successful first conversation, we invite you to a personal meeting at our headquarters. Dive deeper into the position, meet the team in person and get an insight into our inspiring working environment during an office tour.
