Careers

Sr. Exterior Yacht Designer
Since 1961, Vripack has been creating thoughtful yacht designs from its studio in Sneek. With an international team of designers and specialists, we work on projects for clients around the world, shaped through close collaboration and attention to detail.

We are looking for a Senior Exterior Yacht Designer who understands that meaningful design is shaped through collaboration. Someone who finds satisfaction in exploring form, proportion, and detail, and in shaping ideas that resonate on the water.

You have a strong sense of proportion and balance, and know how to translate ideas into clear, well-considered solutions. From first sketch to final execution, you contribute to exterior designs that feel both intuitive and technically sound.

At Vripack, you become part of an international, multidisciplinary team, where designers, naval architects, and interior specialists work side by side — a setting where curiosity and craftsmanship come together naturally, and professionalism and enjoyment go hand in hand.

Key Responsibilities

• Client-Centered Design – Engage with clients to understand their vision and translate it into exceptional exterior designs.
• Concept Development – Create iconic, forward-thinking design concepts that balance form, function, and technical constraints.
• Design Visualization – Utilize advanced design tools, hand sketches, 3D modeling, and presentations to bring concepts to life.
• Innovation & Research – Explore new materials, trends, and technologies to continually enhance our design approach.
• Collaborative Integration – Work closely with Naval Architects and other departments to ensure designs are both striking and feasible.
• Project Oversight – Manage the full design process with attention to timelines, budgets, and uncompromising quality standards.

Your Profile

• A degree in (Industrial) Design, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline;
• 7+ years of experience designing luxury yachts;
• Expertise in design software and hand sketching;
• Proven experience leading complex design projects and multidisciplinary teams;
• A strong portfolio showcasing innovative, realized design concepts;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

What we offer

• A market-based salary with comprehensive secondary employment benefits;
• An annual profit-related bonus;
• A creative, collaborative, and inspiring work culture in an international team that encourages innovation and excellence;
• A design studio housed in a distinctive and beautifully situated office in the historic center of the charming provincial city of Sneek;
• A city located in the beautiful lake district in the north of the Netherlands with still relatively affordable housing;
• Strong support for ongoing professional and personal growth;
• The belief that work is important, but there’s more to life than that. That is why we help you find – and maintain – a healthy work-life balance.

Contact
Are you the creative, proactive, and collaborative professional we are looking for? We would love to receive your motivation letter, in which you tell us who you are, what relevant experience you bring, and what drives you to join Vripack as a Senior Exterior Yacht Designer.

Please include your CV and portfolio/project list to showcase your design vision and experience.

Caroline van Rijswijk de Jong
HRM / Owner Liaison
[email protected] / +31 (0)515 436 633