Creative Design Lead (m/f/d)

Behind every campaign, every product and every step of our growth is a team that takes ownership, moves fast and delivers results. That’s what defines cfab.

What looks like a strong brand from the outside is built internally through high performance, fast execution and people who work with full intensity to drive our growth.

• Define and evolve cfab’s design DNA across shapewear, bras and bodysuits, creating a distinctive and consistent creative identity each season
• Lead the seasonal creative process from end to end, including trend and market research, concepts, mood boards, color boards, sketches and sample development
• Own the finalization of seasonal collections and provide the final creative sign-off, balancing creative ambition with commercial potential
• Work directly with the Chief Merchandising Officer and CEO to translate brand strategy and business goals into a clear creative direction
• Act as the final creative authority on collections from initial concept through to launch
• Lead, mentor and develop the existing design and development team, raising both creative standards and overall output
• Build a strong and efficient creative process that enables the team to move from idea to finished product quickly
• Partner closely with Product Development, Buying and Supply Chain to ensure designs are sourceable, commercially viable and delivered on schedule
• Stay ahead of trends, consumer behavior and developments across the global shapewear and intimates market
• Continuously identify opportunities to strengthen and differentiate cfab’s product offering

• 6+ years of experience in fashion design, including experience in a design leadership role such as Design Manager, Design Lead, Creative Lead or similar
• Deep hands-on expertise in shapewear and intimate apparel, including fabrics, construction, trims, fit and shaping/compression technologies
• Strong understanding of the global shapewear and intimates market and what makes a collection commercially successful
• Proven track record of independently developing and finalizing full seasonal collections from concept through commercial sign-off
• Experience leading and developing a design team and raising creative standards across different levels of experience
• Strong commercial understanding and the ability to balance creative ambition with product performance and business objectives
• Comfortable working at the speed and intensity of a fast-growing DTC and e-commerce brand
• Strong understanding of tech packs, PLM systems and the design-to-production workflow
• Highly hands-on, proactive and comfortable taking full ownership of the creative process
• Fluent English required; German is a strong plus

• Permanent employment contract

• 31 vacation days

• Flexible Work Hours & Option to Work from Home

• Apple equipment (MacBook & iPhone)

• Paid team lunches three times per week

• Monthly flexible benefits (e.g. FitX membership or Probonio credit)

• Corporate benefits & exclusive discounts

• In-office manicure & barber appointments

• Monthly product vouchers

• Optional company car available after the probation period 

• A personal birthday voucher

• Regular team events & celebrations

• Plenty of room for your ideas, ownership, and active co-creation