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Our Common Goal

The Finnish design company Artek stands for timeless aesthetics, functional clarity, and cultural relevance. As part of the Swiss Vitra Group, Artek operates at the intersection of design, architecture, and art. In this global leadership role, you will shape the future of Artek’s brand presence across markets and channels—preserving its heritage while driving its relevance in a fast-evolving world.

We aim to further strengthen Artek’s position as a leading voice in modern design, with a branding and distribution strategy that is as thoughtful as the products themselves. This role is located at the Vitra headquarter in Basel, Switzerland.

What You Can Expect

• Full ownership of Artek’s long term business strategies and alignment of the company’s operations with its mission, vision, and objectives.
• Leadership of omnichannel brand initiatives across own retail, wholesale and B2B environments; physical and online.
• Responsibility and shaping for the brand’s product portfolio and lifecycle as well as all brand marketing and communications.
• Collaboration with cross-functional global teams within Artek as well as the Vitra Group
• Sales and margin oriented steering

How You Can Convince

• Business degree with specialisation in sales, branding or marketing/communications 
• You bring 10+ years of experience in a comparable role, ideally within design, lifestyle, or premium consumer goods background
• Proven track record in brand management, omnichannel and sales strategy, and product portfolio responsibility
• You are motivated to grow and lead a business with an entrepreneurial mindset
• You have a deep appreciation for design and contemporary culture, with a sharp eye for brand storytelling
• You have led hybrid teams and know how to inspire across cultures and disciplines
• You think strategically, act pragmatically, and communicate with clarity
• Excellent English is essential; German is a plus

Enjoy working at Artek and Vitra

• We offer a dynamic, creative, and innovative environment and pursue a sustainable corporate strategy
• Office design is Vitra's specialty - our work environment offers space for creativity including areas for focus time
• Welcome to Vitra & Artek - our orientation and welcome program 
• We promote lifelong learning through our internal academy and target group-oriented talent management programs 
• "How to work better" - our concept for the hybrid working world - enables mobile working in different facets 
• Extended maternity leave
• Attractive pension funds 
• Choose an additional, individual benefit - in the area of fitness offers, the job ticket, a subsidy for our canteen or childcare 
• Benefit from attractive discounts on products from Vitra and Artek 

Do you still have doubts? 

You do not bring all the qualifications listed? 

Don't be discouraged: We are convinced that with an eager-to-learn, open-minded attitude, mountains can be moved. 

So, apply anyway and show us why you are the right person for this position. 

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and living diversity. Your personality and expertise are the only factors that determine your suitability. 

Please note that we cannot accept applications via E-mail but kindly ask you to send it via our job portal. If you have any questions, Sonja Hornberger, [email protected], will be happy to support.