
Short Term Employment Customer Care
- Hybrid
- Köln, Germany
- Customer Care
Job description
Be(come) the Experience – Be the voice that guides our customers through everyday moments.
We are Kapten & Son. With over 250 Kaptens, we work every day to become Europe's leading D2C lifestyle brand. Our products accompany people through their everyday experiences – and you make sure that every interaction with our brand leaves a great impression, especially during the most exciting time of the year.
Period: 01.10.2026 – 31.12.2026
Your Kapten Experience includes
Getting started & settling in: From day one, you'll be systematically introduced to the different areas of our Customer Care team, so you know exactly where to jump in.
Being the voice of our brand: You're the first point of contact for our customers, by phone and email, guiding them through their requests with warmth and expertise.
All-round customer support: You help with questions about our products, handle returns and complaints, and make sure every customer walks away feeling good.
Collaborating across teams: You'll stay in close contact with our Logistics, Marketing, and Product Design teams, keeping you up to date so you can always deliver the best service.
Performing under pressure: Even during the intense BlackWeek rush, you keep a cool head and find the right solution for every situation.
What's already in your bag
You're available and flexible between 01.10.2026 and 31.12.2026, with up to 40 hours per week
You speak fluent German and communicate confidently in English
You genuinely enjoy connecting with people and win others over with your friendly, open nature
You're comfortable working both as part of a team and independently, reliably, carefully, and with a hands-on attitude
When things get hectic, you stay calm and solution-focused, no matter what comes your way
What awaits you
Flexible working: Flexitime and the option to work remotely two days a week
Feel-good atmosphere: A modern office right on the Rhine, with a barista, subsidised lunch, and everything your heart desires
#crewloveistruelove: Regular company and team events and creative workshops
Perks: Corporate benefits and discounts on our products
Ready to join the crew?
Being a Kapten by heart means being there for each other, acting with passion, and putting people first – even during the busiest time of the year. If you're excited to support our customers through BlackWeek and the Christmas season and make a real impact – Carolin is looking forward to hearing from you.
Be the experience.
Find out more about life at Kapten & Son on @kaptenandson.career
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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

Carolin Schütz
Talent Acquisition Manager

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.
