Master's Thesis Student (m/f/d) - Textile Engineering

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

Turn textile science into practical solutions:  Starting flexibly from January 2027 onwards , aligned with your university’s thesis schedule.

Heat transfer performance depends on the interaction between transfer construction, adhesive systems, textile substrates, chemical properties, application parameters and equipment. In this Master’s thesis, you will investigate these factors through hands-on trials and laboratory testing. Your goal is to identify the key drivers of reliable performance and develop a robust, reproducible application process with practical guidelines for future use.

The experimental work will focus on selected, representative heat transfer and textile combinations, defined jointly at the start of the thesis.

What you can expect:

Investigate selected heat transfer technologies, constructions and adhesive systems
Analyze interactions with textile substrates, material compositions, finishes and coatings
Plan and conduct practical application trials and laboratory testing
Evaluate process parameters such as temperature, pressure, time and equipment
Identify failure modes and root causes, including chemical and quality-related factors
Translate findings into practical recommendations and guidelines for material selection, application parameters, testing and validation
Hands-on experience combining textile engineering, materials, chemistry, testing and industrial manufacturing
Technical supervision by the Materials Quality & Compliance team
Access to relevant materials, testing capabilities and external laboratory expertise
Collaboration with heat transfer suppliers and international garment manufacturers

Your profile:

Currently enrolled in a Master’s program and planning to complete your thesis as part of your studies
Studies in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field
Strong interest in textiles, polymers, adhesives, chemistry and industrial textile manufacturing
Analytical, structured and independent working style
Enthusiasm for hands-on experimental work and problem solving
Good command of English; German is an advantage but not required

#LI-JE1

Your benefits:

- We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including vacation and Christmas bonuses, a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket, an annual clothing allowance, a company pension scheme, and our SHIP share program.
- Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working models. With “Threedom of Work”, spend 3 days in Metzingen and up to 2 days working remotely. Benefit from our “Me Time” program for personal time off and the option of 30 days of “Mobile Work EU” annually.
- High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, a variety of sports activities, a 37-hour workweek, and 30 vacation days a year.
- Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
- Does innovation drive you? Same for us! This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools.
- Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights. As part of our commitment, we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle.
- We also place great importance to good taste when it comes to food. Welcome to our award-winning GOOD TIMES restaurant & the BOSS bar.

We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person’s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.