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 exceptional exterior designs.
• Create forward‑thinking design concepts that balance form, function, and technical constraints.
• Produce hand sketches, 3D models and presentations to visualise ideas.
• Research new materials, trends and technologies to enhance design approaches.
• Collaborate with naval architects and other departments to ensure feasibility.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and quality standards throughout the design process.

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, realized exterior concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Design software
• Hand sketching
• 3D modeling

What we offer

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