Academic Lead (3D Design & Implementation), CLO - Munich

Founded in 2009, CLO Virtual Fashion is committed to innovating how we communicate fashion through our true-to-life 3D garment simulation technology. Our solutions and services connect all teams involved in the product life cycle, enabling more direct collaboration and reduced lead time while maintaining the intricacies of garment design. We envision our garment simulation technology becoming not only the tool to create virtual garments but also the platform to provide valuable data about garments, designs, and trends by virtualizing every garment on Earth.

We currently have 13 offices located in 11 countries across North America, Asia, Europe, and South America, and we continue to to serve our users around the globe.We gather talents from all over the world with diverse profiles and expertise. We are tight-knit, dynamic, local teams that work in a global collaborative environment.

Our company and the markets that we cater to are in constant evolution, which makes a day at CLO Virtual Fashion never the same!

The role

As an Academic Lead at CLO Virtual Fashion, main responsibilities range from software licensing to presenting the company's vision and products to potential clients, spearheading the implementation, managing sales records and invoicing, arranging project timelines, and offering software support and train clients in, but not limited to, your region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to)

Managing license acquisition and renewal process

Deliver inspiring presentations to academic institutions of all sizes with the relevant reference manuals and user reports

Train new and existing academic users on-site and off-site, fostering proficiency in our solutions.

Guide academic clients in their 3D implementation strategy

Provide technical support for CLO and CLO-SET, ensuring high user satisfaction

Manage sales pipeline, client conversations, and onboarding projects for academic users

Research market trends in academia and the apparel industry

Identify challenges and collaborate with other teams to develop solutions

Serve as a liaison with global CLO offices to connect users worldwide

Collaborate with software developers and UX designers to propose innovative features and improvements based on user feedback and beta testing of the latest release

Requirement

2-3 years of work experience in the academia, fashion or tech industry with knowledge of garment construction and operations management

Strong base in CLO software and knowledge of CONNECT and CLO-SET

Critical thinking and creative strategizing

Knowledge of the apparel industry’s supply chain

Knowledge in the Adobe suits (especially Photoshop & Illustrator)

Good professional writing, presentation, and public speaking skills

Customer focused

Must be fluent in English and German

Willingness to travel

Must be a European citizen or have a working/residential visa for the EU

Desirable Soft Skills

Be user-focused

Resourceful - with a can-do attitude, takes initiative and is self-drivenTeam player and a great ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong organization and prioritization skills

Positive and enthusiastic attitude with a desire to invest in long-term

Tech-savvy and interested in new technologies related to 3D and the apparel and textile industry.

Plus if you have

Knowledge of other 2D CAD software (Modaris, Gerber, Optitex, etc..) and other 3D software (blender, Rhino, 3dsMax, etc...)

Benefits

WFH Allowance

Refresh month after 5 years of ancestry in the company

1 week extra holidays between Christmas and new years

DB Deutschland Ticket

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.