Retail Marketing Creative Designer Intern - THE NORTH FACE - Internship Program

Be a dreamer, make the difference! Join #VFInternship in our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Retail Marketing Creative Designer Intern for The North Face.
 

VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey aim to develop and boost future talents on their early career path. As we are in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy, and commitment of our people, you can expect a dedicated and structured learning path and hands-on experience.
 

ABOUT VF

VF Corporation is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities, and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.
 

KEY INFORMATION

• Start date: April 1st  2025.
• For the first 6 months your salary will be 1600chf/month, while for the following 6 months it is 1900chf/month.
• We cannot grant that internship will lead you to the permanent position, but thanks to the effective training ~70% of interns are staying in the company after the internship period!

Eligibility Requirements (must have):

• You have a student status in April 2025  OR graduated in or after February-March 2025
• You have an EU or EEA (European Economic Area) valid passport

YOUR INTERNSHIP ROLE

We are looking for a Retail Marketing Creative Designer Intern to join The North Face within VF EMEA Internship Program.

The Retail Marketing Creative Design Intern will support the team in:

• New openings support
• Coordinate all the creative pack for new openings and be the contact person for external supplier to create and produce assets
• Visualisation of new stores when requested by Retail Architects
•  Support the development new creative ideas like wall customisations, creation of corners and study new design elements to inject in our new stores TNF brand DNA as briefed by Retail Architects
• Store design creative support
• Campaigns roll out , wholesale & special executions creative support
• Research innovative, and sustainable materials for the roll out of each new campaign
• Support creative work like takeover and special windows for special campaign executions
• Support the creation of the monthly retail marketing newsletter
• Support to creative adaptation for wholesale
• Support to special creative Brand Project (i.e brand meetings, Go To Market meetings, UTMB village)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

At the end of the Trainee period you can expect to have a clear understanding of the below:

• Project coordination
• Retail marketing principles
• How to elevate brand representation instore

• Manage retail marketing database (instore and window pictures, measurements, floor plans)
• You will be expose to all the retail marketing team members, learning key principles of retail architectures, visual merchandising, retail activations and creative environment

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Skills that will make you succeed:

• You are fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You have curious mindset with passion for working with people
• You are eager to learn and face up new challenges
• You show initiative and strong drive to achieve yours and your team goals
• First experience such as other internships, extracurricular activities, is considered as a plus
• Graduation in  Design or Architecture
• Knowledge in 3d modelling and render visualizations, In-design, Cad and Photoshop

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Tailored 12-month development path, with leadership talks, career orientation, training on critical skills and group team work
• An inclusive environment with a thriving interns’ community with people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities who love working together
• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.
• Access to the gym and subsidized canteen in the office
• Up to 50% discounts on our brands
• Shuttle bus to the office or discount to public transport (dependent on your location)
   

ARE YOU IN? Apply now – early application increases your chances!