Your future starts with a move. Make it with the #VFInternshipProgram at our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Product Development Intern for the Apparel Product Development Team.

At VF, shaping futures that move you means learning by doing, contributing to real projects and discovering the impact you can make. So, Make Your Move: bring your curiosity, ask questions and start shaping the next step of your journey.

About VF

VF is home to brands such as The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®: brands that are part of people’s everyday lives. As an intern, you will see how a global, brand-led business works from the inside, contribute to meaningful projects and learn alongside international teams. Learn more at vfc.com.

Key information

• Start date: February 1st, 2027
• Duration: 12 months, full-time
• Gross monthly salary: 1’850 CHF
• Location: VF EMEA Headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland
• Streamlined recruitment process: 3 interviews (Recruiter, Hiring Manager, potential Business Case)

Eligibility requirements

• You must be graduating after November 1st, 2026 OR you must have a student status as of February 1st, 2027
• You must hold EU or EEA (European Economic Area) citizenship

Let’s talk about the role!

Help shape the future of apparel creation by combining product development expertise with digital innovation. Join our Apparel Product Development team and gain hands-on experience across seasonal development, 3D workflows, costing analysis and emerging AI-powered product creation tools.

Support the development of seasonal apparel products from concept to commercialization, contributing to both traditional product development activities and next-generation digital workflows. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams while building expertise in product execution, costing, 3D product creation and AI-enabled innovation.

How you'll make a difference

Get ready to make an impact! Here’s what you’ll be responsible for joining our team as Product Development Intern:

• Support the Product Development team throughout the seasonal development process, managing samples, product information and development milestones.
• Contribute to Tech Pack, BOM and product data management activities to ensure accurate and timely execution.
• Participate in physical and virtual product reviews, assisting with sample evaluation and product validation activities.
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Technical Development, Sourcing and Vendor teams to support product execution and delivery.
• Support the creation, organization and review of 3D product assets and digital product information.
• Assist with costing analysis, cost tracking and product construction reviews to identify opportunities for optimization while maintaining product integrity.
• Explore and leverage AI-enabled tools that improve efficiency, data accuracy and product development workflows.

Skills that will make you succeed:

• A keen interest in apparel product development, digital product creation and innovation.
• The ability to work with data and analytical tools to support product and business decisions.
• An understanding of product construction, materials and manufacturing processes.
• The capability to learn and adapt quickly to emerging technologies, including 3D and AI-driven solutions.
• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with digital product creation tools such as Browzwear, PLM systems, Adobe Suite, Power BI or similar platforms is a plus.
• You are fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.

What’s in it for you

In this role, you will gain a unique combination of apparel product development expertise and exposure to the digital tools transforming the industry. You will work with international teams and develop practical experience in product creation, costing, 3D workflows, data analysis and AI-supported decision-making.

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

• The end-to-end apparel product development lifecycle from concept through commercialization.
• How digital product creation and 3D technologies support modern product development processes.
• The fundamentals of product costing, margin drivers and commercial decision-making.
• How AI and data-driven insights can improve product development efficiency, quality and speed.
• Cross-functional collaboration across Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and Product Development teams.

The VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey designed to develop and empower emerging talents at the start of their careers. We are committed to unleashing your potential, so you can expect a structured learning path and rich hands-on experience, including:

• Dedicated skill-building workshops & internal consulting group project
• One day of work in-store gaining real insights about our brands
• Networking opportunities with peers and senior leadership

We cannot grant that the internship will lead you to a contract afterwards, but thanks to the value of the experience most of our interns are staying in the company after the internship period.

Since we want you to focus on what matters, we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being. You will enjoy:

• Hybrid working policy
• 50% discount on VF brands
• On site gym, offering health and well-being initiatives
• Subsidized canteen, as well as break out areas offering complimentary drinks
• Shuttle bus to the office or discount on public transport, depending on your location

Free to Be, Inclusion & Belonging

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What move will shape your future? Apply now and start building it through real projects, international teams and the impact only you can bring.

#MakeYourMove

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