Industrial Designer Sustainability 80-100% m/w/d

Vacancy details

2026-240

Lead product design projects from research and ideation through CAD development, prototyping, validation, and industrialisation.
Translate consumer needs, brand strategy, and sustainability goals into innovative, functional, and manufacturable product solutions.
Shape and evolve the design language of Wenger and Victorinox across product categories.
Apply sustainability and circular design principles, including material selection, durability, repairability, resource efficiency, and end-of-life considerations.
Scout emerging trends, technologies, materials, and consumer insights, translating opportunities into future product concepts and innovations.
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sustainability teams, ensuring stakeholder alignment and successful project delivery.
Evaluate and refine concepts, prototypes, and production samples, balancing performance, quality, cost, brand requirements, and manufacturing constraints.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, material libraries, sustainability tools, and AI-supported workflows, while mentoring junior designers, trainees, and interns.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Sustainable Design, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in product design, ideally within consumer goods or lifestyle brands.
Experience with sustainable design, circularity, and responsible material selection.
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Rhinoceros 3D, Siemens NX) and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and product development.
Ability to translate brand identity, consumer insights, and sustainability goals into innovative products.
Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
Creative, detail-oriented, and quality-driven mindset.
Interest in emerging technologies, AI, and innovation methods.
Fluent in German and English (minimum C1 level, written and spoken).

Unique, family-oriented culture with long-term and sustainable business management
Internal training and leisure programs, as well as support for external further education
Modern working time models, such as home office
Free parking or commuting contributions for public transport
Attractive benefits within our pension fund and social security schemes

Victorinox AG

Switzerland

Ibach-Schwyz

Nina Hustinx

+41 41 818 10 79