Design Support CMF

About us

At Dorel Juvenile Europe, we create innovative products and services for growing children. All our employees are directly involved in the research, design, development, testing, and marketing of our products. Our strong brands Maxi-Cosi, Bebeconfort, Tiny Love, Safety 1st, and Baby Art can be found in over 80 countries worldwide and it is our ambition to extend our leading position in the market.

In our European Design team (part of our Product division), an exciting opportunity has recently come up for a hands-on and enthusiastic Design Support colleague with strong project management skills. This position is based in our EU headquarters in Helmond, NL.

Your mission

The European CMF design team is responsible for the design of the Color, Material and Finish (CMF design) of Maxi-Cosi and Bebeconfort products in all categories: Carseats, Strollers, Home Equipment and Small Nursery. For Maxi-Cosi, we are looking for a design support on all daily design related activities, both creative and operational.

When you apply please provide us with your cv, motivation letter as well as a portfolio.

Key responsibilities

Support the two Senior CMF Designers with:

• Creation of visual specifications,Color, Material and Finish using Adobe Illustrator
• Creation of visual collection overviews using Adobe Illustrator
• Color swatches; ordering & Archiving
• Communicate feedback on labdips, minibulks and Trimmings developments
• Archiving fabrics & Trimmings
• Support on moodboard and design concept visualisation
• Sample Management: create packages, arrange shipments, unpack incoming packages with product samples
• Validate samples and give feedback to the CMF team & Suppliers
• Sharing progress of work on Collection, client specifics and projects with the CMF Designer that is in the Lead.

 In this position you report to the Sr Lead CMF design.

Your profile

• MBO degree in design, fashion or textile (for example Summa College - Sint Lucas -Nimeto -AMFI)
• You have at least 2 Years experience in a similar role.
• You are up to date with emerging fashion & design trends as well as general trends relating to fabric, colours and shapes.
• Very good Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign as well as Microsoft Office.
• You like the challenge of developing clear overviews and keep track of modifications.
• Fluency in English, able to work cross-border and across cultures.
• Able to work Independently as well as a strong team player with an open and a collaborative attitude. Working closely with all CMF designers as well as peers from R&D, Marketing and other stakeholders.
• Adaptable and Pro-active, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to pinpoint areas of improvement within your scope of work.

Are you ready to grow with us?

• A salary (2400-2900) based on your experience and knowledge, with room to grow.
• This is a position for 32 to 40 hours per week, depending on your preferences.
• You will first receive an annual contract with a probation time of one month.
• You are eligible for a 13th month every year.
• The annual leave entitlements consist of 28 vacation days in the case of full-time employment.
• Extensive retirement plan.
• Other terms include travel expenses, use of a laptop and telephone if required, option to purchase extra holiday hours, Bicycle Plan and collective health insurance.
• Besides work there is time for fun such as team outings.

N.B. This position is eligible for our internal ‘Refer a Friend’ policy. Please ask your HR Manager for the terms that apply.

You will be working in an open culture with an energetic team As you gain experience supporting Senior Designers, you will have the opportunity to grow into a more independent design role.  Being at the center of our Maxi-Cosi product development, there is lots of room for your own input and ideas. Are you ready to grow with us?

About Dorel Juvenile

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Our well-known products and strong brands Max-Cosi and Tiny Love are complemented by regional brands and are available in more than 100 countries.

We are proud to work with 2.700 highly driven professionals in 25 different countries. All our talented employees share the same mission: to Care for Precious Life. We help families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products with the highest safety and comfort standards.

Our frontrunner mentality matches our position as a global market leader. Being first means we forge our own path; we explore new ways to enhance our brands. We are continuously reinforcing our leading position and believe that team spirit, personal drive, and accountability can make a real difference in achieving sustainable growth. A vital element of our daily operations is the strong connection we maintain with our consumers. We engage with them wherever they are, so they will always benefit from our products and services, even in ways they did not expect.