Senior Exterior Yacht Designer

About the role

Vripack is seeking a Senior Exterior Yacht Designer to join its international studio in Sneek. You will shape luxury yacht exteriors from concept to execution, collaborating closely with clients, naval architects and interior specialists.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with clients to translate their vision into compelling exterior designs.
• Develop forward‑thinking design concepts that balance form, function and technical constraints.
• Create visualisations using advanced design tools, hand sketches and 3D modelling.
• Research new materials, trends and technologies to keep the design approach innovative.
• Collaborate with naval architects and other departments to ensure designs are both striking and feasible.
• Oversee the full design process, managing timelines, budgets and quality standards.

Required profile

• A degree in Industrial Design, Naval Architecture or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience designing luxury yachts.
• Proven track record leading complex design projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative, realised exterior yacht concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with design software.
• Hand sketching ability.
• 3D modelling expertise.

What we offer

• Market‑based salary with comprehensive benefits and profit‑related bonus.
• Creative, collaborative work culture in an international team.
• Office located in the historic centre of Sneek, in the Dutch lake district.
• Support for ongoing professional and personal growth.
• Emphasis on healthy work‑life balance.