Product Designer (Calvin Klein Socks)

Location: Den Bosch ('s-Hertogenbosch), the Netherlands. Hybrid work with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. Working remotely from other countries is not possible. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands; work or residence permits will not be provided.

Company

hirify.global partners with global brands to create and manage products including socks, underwear, swimwear, and fanwear, with operations spanning design, logistics, retail, and events.

What you will do

• Translate product briefings into conceptual sock designs aligned with seasonal direction, business objectives, and Calvin Klein brand guidelines.
• Research markets and trends, develop innovative commercially viable solutions, and prepare visual reports for the team.
• Own complete collections from concept and design through coloured-up offers and handover to the Product Development team.
• Provide product specifications, create tech-packs, and collaborate with Designers, Developers, Product Managers, and Sourcing.
• Support communication of concepts to sales teams, wholesale partners, and consumers, while coordinating customer requests.
• Value-engineer products, manage deadlines, and respond flexibly to a wide range of briefs and concurrent projects.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor-level HBO education in Design or relevant working experience in apparel.
• Approximately 5 years of design experience, preferably in the sports-lifestyle industry or an international organization with global brands.
• Confidence with yarns, knitwear construction, and graphics.
• Creative solution-thinking focused on meeting customer requirements.
• Ability to work flexibly on multiple projects, prioritize, stay organized, and meet deadlines under time constraints.
• Proactive, self-starting, and highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and InDesign.
• Strong communication skills and good spoken and written English.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working, flexible hours, a modern workspace, and a collaborative international environment with colleagues from more than 50 nationalities.
• Choice between 37 holidays based on a 38-hour salary basis or a 40-hour salary with 25 holidays, switchable every six months.
• Annual bonus, 8% holiday allowance, employee insurance, pension scheme, and home-working allowance.
• Training and e-learning opportunities, introduction days, wellbeing activities, and community initiatives.
• Low-cost lunch, daily fruit, employee discounts, and a choice of lease bike, NS Business Card, or car travel reimbursement of €0.23 per kilometre for journeys over 10 km.
• Company drinks and events, including regular activities in Den Bosch.