Outdoor sports designer and developer with 12 years of experience, primarily based in Switzerland. Passionate about nature and mountains, with a strong background supporting and creating outdoor apparel collections across DACH and factory collaborations in Asia. Experienced in design and product development workflows including PLM data management, proto comments, measurements, color approval, fabric/trim sourcing, and communication with factories and sales teams. Currently seeking a part-time (40–70%) position and brings fluency in Finnish and strong English/German capabilities.

Marianna Suhonen

Outdoor sports designer and developer with 12 years of experience, primarily based in Switzerland. Passionate about nature and mountains, with a strong background supporting and creating outdoor apparel collections across DACH and factory collaborations in Asia. Experienced in design and product development workflows including PLM data management, proto comments, measurements, color approval, fabric/trim sourcing, and communication with factories and sales teams. Currently seeking a part-time (40–70%) position and brings fluency in Finnish and strong English/German capabilities.

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Outdoor sports designer and developer with 12 years of experience, primarily based in Switzerland. Passionate about nature and mountains, with a strong background supporting and creating outdoor apparel collections across DACH and factory collaborations in Asia.

Experienced in design and product development workflows including PLM data management, proto comments, measurements, color approval, fabric/trim sourcing, and communication with factories and sales teams. Currently seeking a part-time (40–70%) position and brings fluency in Finnish and strong English/German capabilities.

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Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Designer at Intersport Schweiz AG
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Advising and communication with regional customers (DACH). Managed freelancers supporting collection creation. Responsible for responsiveness to updates across the McKinley Outdoor categories (Women’s, Men’s, Children’s wear).
Designer & Developer at Scott Sports AG
September 1, 2019 - March 31, 2024
Designed and developed accessories, running and hiking wear. Communicated with factories and visited factories in Asia. Managed PLM data (proto comments, measurement of products, and system updates). Led color approval and supported fabric and trim sourcing/development.
Designer at Mammut Sports Group
April 1, 2015 - September 30, 2019
Designed collections for hiking, climbing, running, and accessories. Created technical sketches for production and presented collections to the sales team.
Intern Designer at Odlo Sportswear
August 1, 2014 - February 28, 2015
Supported the team with technical drawings and updates. Participated in team activities including hiking, cross-country skiing, and running (as part of the sportswear environment).
Customer Support (Seasonal Worker) at Stockmann (Shopping center – Helsinki, Finland)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Provided customer support in sports and children’s wear, including customer contact and advisory. Performed cashier closing tasks.
Assistant Sales Person / Customer Support (Seasonal Worker) at Sokos (Shopping center – Helsinki, Finland)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Assistant sales for men’s wear and responsible for customer support. Completed cashier closing tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Art at University of Lapland
January 11, 2030 - July 15, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Manufacturing