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At J&J Design, teamwork defines how we operate. Collaboration has shaped our work from the beginning and continues to guide every project we take on. Over four decades and more than 360 yacht development projects, we’ve seen that strong results come from coordinated effort, not isolated ideas.

Our process brings naval architects, designers, engineers, and production experts into one shared workflow. Each discipline contributes early, and each one challenges the others, which helps us refine solutions that are practical, efficient, and long-lasting. This approach lets us treat every project as a connected system where concept, structure, and purpose develop together from the first sketch to the final model.

The range of skills and backgrounds within our team is a key advantage. It reflects the complexity of the boats we design and the varied expectations of the global markets we serve. By bringing different viewpoints into a clear and unified direction, we can respond accurately to the needs of clients across regions and sailing traditions.

Above all, our work is driven by steady learning and respect for each contribution. We see design as a continuous process that links thinking with making, and planning with production.

This culture of shared responsibility is not only how we work. It’s one of the reasons our boats perform as they should.

Meet the Team

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Japec Jakopin
Founder

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Jernej Jakopin
Founder

  • A man with glasses and dark hair smiling at the camera, sitting at a desk with a computer monitor displaying technical drawings, and a stack of books.

    Alan Adžović

  • A smiling young man with short dark hair, wearing a blue checkered button-up shirt, sitting in front of a whiteboard with black and brown markings.

    Gianluca Bina

  • Headshot of a young man with short blonde hair, smiling, sitting in an office environment with computer monitor displaying technical data and a nautical-themed picture in the background.

    Iztok Reherman

  • Man with short dark hair and light skin sitting in front of a computer screen displaying a 3D architectural design, wearing a beige shirt.

    Ion Filimon

  • A young man with dark hair and a beard smiling at the camera, sitting in front of a computer with a sailboat and nautical scene on a monitor in a room with neutral-colored walls.

    Timotej Ratek

  • A man with brown hair, glasses, and a beard, smiling at the camera, in an office or conference room with computer screens and a large poster of a boat in the background.

    Aljaž Črmelj

  • A man with shoulder-length curly hair, facial hair, and light skin, smiling while sitting in a black office chair indoors.

    Omar Elfarra

  • A man with brown hair and a beard sitting in front of a computer monitor displaying a 3D architectural design.

    Primož Špacapan

  • A man with gray hair and a slight smile, sitting in front of a computer monitor, wearing a blue hoodie in an office setting.

    Petru Maler

  • A man with short dark hair and light stubble, wearing a green hoodie, smiling at the camera. In the background, there are two computer monitors on a desk, one displaying a photo of himself and the other showing a webpage or software interface.

    Tilen J. Jakopin

  • A man with medium-length brown hair and a beard sitting in front of a computer monitor.

    Izidor Hrastnik

  • A man with glasses and a black t-shirt smiling in front of a computer monitor showing a 3D model of a boat.

    Leon Plestenjak

  • A man with dark hair and a beard wearing a green shirt, sitting at a desk with a computer monitor displaying technical drawings or blueprints, in an office setting.

    Marko Prus

  • A man sitting in front of computer monitors displaying architectural and design images, smiling at the camera.

    Sebastian Štros

  • A young woman with long, dark brown hair, wearing a teal blazer, smiling at the camera, with technical drawings or blueprints on a computer screen behind her.

    Sanja Mišić

  • A woman smiling while sitting at her desk with a computer monitor and various office supplies in the background.

    Maruša Jakopin

    Accounting

  • A smiling man with short dark hair sitting in an office with a whiteboard behind him.

    Martin Starič

    RND CEO

  • A young man with dark brown hair smiling at the camera, sitting near a window with green trees outside.

    Dejan Becaj

    RND CFO

Open Positions

We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about innovative yacht design, please send your resume and portfolio to our recruitment team. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring potential opportunities together.

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