I am a passionate and purpose-driven apparel designer and brand ambassador with over 15 years of experience specializing in creating and promoting sustainable sport and lifestyle gear. I have a deep passion for the outdoors, cycling, and board sports, which fuels my creativity and commitment to sustainability in design. Currently, I run my own studio, CLDNLD, combining expertise in fashion, cycling apparel, graphic and web design, and AI-related language technologies. My journey includes leading design and product management roles at iXS Sports-Division, hands-on experience in retail and event management, and continuous personal growth through sabbaticals and travel. I am an open, communicative, and multicultural professional who thrives on fast learning, leadership, and creative disruption, always aiming to deliver outstanding market-relevant products and brand experiences.

Claudio Nold

PRO

I am a passionate and purpose-driven apparel designer and brand ambassador with over 15 years of experience specializing in creating and promoting sustainable sport and lifestyle gear. I have a deep passion for the outdoors, cycling, and board sports, which fuels my creativity and commitment to sustainability in design. Currently, I run my own studio, CLDNLD, combining expertise in fashion, cycling apparel, graphic and web design, and AI-related language technologies. My journey includes leading design and product management roles at iXS Sports-Division, hands-on experience in retail and event management, and continuous personal growth through sabbaticals and travel. I am an open, communicative, and multicultural professional who thrives on fast learning, leadership, and creative disruption, always aiming to deliver outstanding market-relevant products and brand experiences.

Available to hire

I am a passionate and purpose-driven apparel designer and brand ambassador with over 15 years of experience specializing in creating and promoting sustainable sport and lifestyle gear. I have a deep passion for the outdoors, cycling, and board sports, which fuels my creativity and commitment to sustainability in design. Currently, I run my own studio, CLDNLD, combining expertise in fashion, cycling apparel, graphic and web design, and AI-related language technologies.

My journey includes leading design and product management roles at iXS Sports-Division, hands-on experience in retail and event management, and continuous personal growth through sabbaticals and travel. I am an open, communicative, and multicultural professional who thrives on fast learning, leadership, and creative disruption, always aiming to deliver outstanding market-relevant products and brand experiences.

See more

Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Designer & Owner at claudio nold x CLDNLD studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead expert in fashion and cycling apparel design, freelance graphic and web designer with additional expertise in AI RLHF language technologies. Provide marketing and sales support for various projects with a focus on sustainable outdoor and sport gear.
Work & Travel
December 31, 2023 - August 14, 2025
Engaged in relocation research, vanlife expertise, camping cooking, yoga practice, and contributing as a cook of the day, enriching life experiences and personal skills relevant to outdoor lifestyle.
Fashion Designer & Product Manager Textiles at iXS Sports-Division by Hostettler AG/iXS ag
January 1, 2023 - August 14, 2025
Responsible for trend research, product development and prototyping, styling and managing product and collection photoshoots, pricing calculation, and management of iXS webshop and ERP systems. Managed athlete sponsorships, co-event management, and contributed to brand growth and sustainability.
Team Leader FREITAG Stores Zurich ad Interim at FREITAG lab. ag
December 31, 2014 - August 14, 2025
Led sales and customer care teams, organised training and team development, managed merchandising, stock and order management, and performed weekly reporting to regional sales management. Also covered maternity replacements and frontline sales roles.
Shop Assistant at Digitec Galaxus AG
January 31, 2010 - August 14, 2025
Frontline sales and customer care support including contributions to photo and video special teams, assisting in marketing visuals and customer engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Fashion Design & Technology - Design at Swiss Textile College, Zurich / University West London
July 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014
Technician HF Textiles, Fashion Design & Technology, Design at Swiss Textile College, Zurich
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2007
Diploma STF in Fashion Assistant at Swiss Textile College, Zurich
August 1, 2005 - August 1, 2007
Apprenticeship in consumer electronics at SCC Swissphone Telecommunications AG, Samstagern
August 1, 1997 - August 1, 2001

Qualifications

First Aid / PSC 1 Croix Rouge Francais
May 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025
Swiss drivers licence B, A1, BE
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025
First Certificate in Cambridge English
September 1, 2000 - August 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Other
    uniE621 Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2021
    Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2021 appareldesign graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2023
    Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2023 appareldesign graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2022
    Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2022 appareldesign graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2020
    Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2020 appareldesign graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2019
    Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2019 appareldesign graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Apparel Design for iXS MTB
    Apparel Design for iXS MTB 2024 appareldesign graphicdesigner illustrator designer
    uniE621 Rebrand and Website for Atelier-Vital
    Rebrand and Website for https://www.twine.net/signin wix illustrator branding webdesigner designer graphicdesigner logo photo
    uniE621 Acunomic Website
    New website for https://www.twine.net/signin WIX illustrator webdesigner designer