
(Senior) Product Designer (m/f/d) – Focus Jackets & Soft Goods
- Hybrid
- Köln, Germany
- Product Development
Job description
Hey! We are Kapten & Son – with around 250 employees, we work every day towards becoming Europe’s leading D2C backpack brand.
Be(come) part of the experience as a (Senior) Product Designer (m/f/d) – Focus Jackets & Soft Goods!
We’re looking for you if you’re excited to creatively shape our product portfolio, spot new trends, and bring your designs from the first sketch all the way to the final sample.
Start date: 01.06.2026
That’s what you move with us...
You will be part of our creative Product Development team and actively shape the further development of our product portfolio, especially in the area of jackets and soft goods
Driven by your passion for fashion, you will research current trends in jackets, outerwear, material innovations, bags, and color palettes, and translate them into mood boards
You will develop your own designs as well as CMF updates (Color, Material, Finish) and create variants using both analog and digital tools
You will create technical drawings and tech packs for communication with our suppliers and production partners
You will support the entire sampling process and collaborate closely with our production partners throughout
We're a match if you...
have a completed degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, or a comparable field
bring 2–5 years of professional experience in fashion design, ideally in the soft goods and outerwear/jackets sector
are proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and the Microsoft Office Suite and have a strong eye for detail
work in a creative, structured, and adaptable way
enjoy working in a team environment and have an open, communicative personality
are fluent in German or English and have a good command of the other language
Your benefits with us...
Flexible working: Flexible hours and the option to work remotely two days per week
Workation: Want to explore the world? No problem. Work up to two weeks per year from your favorite place in Europe
Feel-good atmosphere: A modern office directly on the Rhine, with everything you could want – from our in-house barista to subsidized meals
#crewloveistruelove: Regular company and team events as well as creative workshops
Learning & Development: Personal development opportunities and quarterly feedback sessions
Discounts: Reduced Urban Sports Club membership, corporate benefits, and discounts on our products
Volunteer Day: Paid time off for your volunteer work #SocialResponsibility
→ You can find more insights into our daily work life on our Instagram channel: @kaptenandson.career
Being a Kapten by heart means being there for one another. 🧡
We put our whole heart into everything we do and act with great passion. We think outside the box, are solution-oriented, and innovative.
Carolin is looking forward to hearing from you!
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- Köln, Germany
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At Kapten & Son we love all' our facets because each of us is unique, or as they say in Cologne: 'Jeder Jeck ist anders'. That's why we promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and supported.
We therefore look forward to all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
MEET OUR RECRUITING TEAM

Deniz Demirdere
HR Business Partner - Retail

Friederike Färber
Head of People & Culture
If you have any questions about your application, check out our FAQ's or contact us at jobs@kapten-son.com.
