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The North Face: Designer, Men's Apparel

VF Outdoor, LLC United States of America, USCA > USA > Colorado > Denver HQ - VFC
Hybrid Full Time
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Job description

At The North Face, we believe exploration pushes us forward! As the Men's Apparel Designer, you'll help shape the next generation of performance and performance-inspired apparel, creating innovative products that enable athletes and adventurers to thrive in the world's most demanding environments. This is an opportunity to bring creativity, technical expertise, and a passion for the outdoors to one of the most iconic brands in the industry. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Support the Men's Apparel Design Team in elevating design expression and creating best-in-industry performance and performance-inspired apparel. Contribute to the creation and execution of seasonal product design and creative vision. Design and develop products built for Snow, Climb, and Trail, as well as lifestyle products inspired by these categories. Assist the design team with seasonal research, tool updates, concept development, product design, and tech pack creation. Execute moderately complex product design work, including seasonal research and insights, presentation tools, concept development, design deliverables, and product execution. Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to bring products to life. Create and develop a broad range of products in partnership with design leadership. Present design work during seasonal go-to-market milestones while actively giving and receiving constructive feedback. Apply a solid understanding of brand aesthetic, DNA, materials, technologies, fit, silhouette, and cost engineering to support consumer and business needs across both performance-led and performance-inspired products. Contribute to team reviews, workshops, and key milestones while demonstrating a passion for craftsmanship, detail, and continuous learning. WHAT YOU NEED: We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 4+ years of experience and professional achievements within the design and product creation field. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred. 4+ years of experience in performance and lifestyle apparel design, with a focus on men's apparel preferred. Knowledge of outerwear and sportswear design, construction, and materials. Strong product acumen with working knowledge of the apparel creation process, including design, development, sourcing, and manufacturing. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office. Strong sketching, technical design, and tech pack creation skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Experience

conducting research, ideation, prototyping, and concept development across performance and lifestyle products. Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proactive problem-solver with a values-driven approach to balancing consumer, product, and business needs. Demonstrated agility, adaptability, and comfort navigating change. Growth mindset with a passion for learning new tools, processes, and ways of working. There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred. 3D design experience.

Experience

using AI rendering tools. International work experience and market understanding. Basic pattern and construction capabilities. Circular design experience and understanding. This role operates on a hybrid schedule out of our HQ in Denver, CO three days a week. Hiring Range: $82,080.00 USD - $102,600.00 USD annually Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits

at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws. At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. With 40 years in the outdoor industry, The North Face® is the premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technologically advanced exploration apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. We look for employees who help us stay on the cutting edge with their creativity and innovation. If this sounds like you, take a look through our open opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click here to see all VF job postings! VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to PeopleServices@vfc.com.