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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. As an affiliated 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.de/de/stores . WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Creative Vision: You set and own the creative direction for all knitwear Men’s collections, defining silhouettes, yarns, colors, and key items that express our brand identity. Trend Research: You dive deep into trends and consumer insights through store checks, social media, competitor benchmarks, and knit-specific forecasts to keep our collections relevant and forward-looking. Collection Ownership: You develop and manage seasonal collections in line with margin, quality, and market positioning targets, always balancing creativity with commercial success. Materials Structures: You select yarns, knit structures, and finishes that reflect our aesthetic standards while meeting margin and sustainability goals. Cross-Functional Collaboration: You work closely with Product Development, Buying, Merchandising, and Sourcing to ensure feasibility, profitability, and smooth execution across the value chain. Fit Leadership: You lead fittings, oversee product adjustments, and ensure silhouette, wearability, and quality while mentoring and supporting junior team members within the Jersey Knit unit. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Your Educational Background: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design or a related discipline. Your Strengths: You bring deep expertise in jersey and knitwear design, construction, and production processes. You combine visionary creativity with strong commercial thinking and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams. Your Profile: You have at least 7 years of experience in jersey and knitwear Men design, backed by a strong portfolio. You work confidently with advanced design software and knitwear-specific tools, create compelling presentations in PowerPoint, and use market feedback and performance data to continuously evolve your collections. You communicate fluently in Spanish, English and/or German are a plus WHAT WE OFFER Room to Grow: Be part of an exciting new chapter from day one. In our Madrid 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. Work out on site: You have free access to the fitness room located in the building, perfect for fitting movement and energy boosts easily into your workday.