Fashion Designer (m/f/d)

Germany / Bayreuth

CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo, CYBEX is a leader in child safety and a lifestyle and fashion brand for parents, offering car seats, baby carriers, kid furniture, and strollers.

Your seat to fill

• Develop concept of our market and trend-oriented collections, and perpetually evolve the collection based on current trends while incorporating our DNA.
• Conduct trend research, international market analysis, and evaluate and convert findings into commercially successful products.
• Create design drafts, select materials and colors, and develop prints.
• Cooperate closely with product management and the quality team during the entire product development process, from design to production.
• Create collection documents and present them at relevant meetings.
• Travel within Europe and Asia to trade fairs, store visits, and supplier visits.

Your stroll to CYBEX

• Degree in Fashion Design or a comparable qualification with several years of professional experience as a Fashion Designer, preferably within lifestyle, sports, or juvenile product industries.
• Design collections from initial concept to market-ready product, creating mood boards, color concepts, trend themes, and developing collections in line with brand identity, target group, and budget, supported by strong storytelling and visual presentation skills.
• Possess a high level of creativity, strong sense of aesthetics, curiosity, and originality while interpreting and respecting the Cybex brand DNA in every design decision.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Confidence in creating hand‑drawn and digital sketches/visuals as well as technical drawings. Advanced knowledge of pattern construction is a must.
• Monitor trends (trade fairs, social media, street styles, competitor analysis) and translate trends into relevant concepts for the brand/target group.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with Product Management, Industrial Design, Quality, and Project Management in producing cohesive, manufacturable products.
• Create detailed technical specifications, ensuring designs can be adapted efficiently for mass production while maintaining aesthetic integrity.
• Experience in sourcing and evaluating fabrics, trims, and accessories through supplier visits and trade shows, focusing on quality, cost, and production feasibility.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German is a plus.

Portfolio submission is mandatory for consideration.

CYBEX operates globally and employs people from many nations. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.