Associate Designer, Women & Youth

Vans; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Face in Denver is seeking an Associate Designer, Graphics (Women & Youth) to join our design team. You will help organize and produce production-ready art files for Logowear and Graphics, collaborating with designers to ensure timely delivery across multiple product calendars.

Requires a bachelor’s in design (apparel) or equivalent, 1–3+ years, experience with flat sketching and CADs, and ability to present work across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in flat sketching.
• Experience working with CADs.
• Experience in creating tech packs/production ready files.
• Experience in research and analysis of design and fashion trends.
• Ability to accept and utilize constructive art direction.
• Ability to lend a unique perspective and express a creative voice.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization and production of graphics across the Logowear and Graphics categories.
• Assist in the creation of tech packs, mock-ups, mood boards, sketches, and graphics.
• Hone skills as a spoken narrator with the goal of effectively presenting your work to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Foster professional growth and development through continued learning, skill workshopping, brand/trend research, and regular briefing from Design Manager and Global Design leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in flat sketching

CADs experience

Tech packs/production files

Apparel graphic design

Strong presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel)

Tools

CADs

Job description

Job Title: Associate Designer, Graphics (Women & Youth)

The North Face, a VF Company

The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore. We were born to Disrupt. We were born to Lead. The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. Founded in the counterculture of Berkeley, CA in 1966 we have a long and storied legacy of enabling exploration, loving and protecting wild places, and creating iconic and technically advanced product. We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places and people.

Our Values

• Love wild places
• Spark curiosity
• Dare to disrupt
• Create community
• Lead with integrity

What You Will Do

As the Associate Designer, Graphics, you will participate in the organization and creation of production ready art files for the Logowear and Graphics product categories. You will work alongside a team of designers, balancing workloads to ensure exceptional creative execution and on-time delivery across multiple product calendars.

• Support the organization and production of graphics across the Logowear and Graphics categories.
• Assist in the creation of tech packs, mock-ups, mood boards, sketches, and graphics.
• Hone skills as a spoken narrator with the goal of effectively presenting your work to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Foster professional growth and development through continued learning, skill workshopping, brand/trend research, and regular briefing from Design Manager and Global Design leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will be a contributing member of a high-performing team that brings our brand to life through compelling graphic storytelling. Your attention to detail and organization will help efficiently carry graphics through the production phase smoothly. Success in this role requires a creative thinker who can balance file management, skill development, trend research, and concept ideation. You will also assist in creating cohesive graphics that speak to our customers and maintain our brand values.

Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in?

What You Bring

• Years of Related Professional Experience: 1-3+ years
• Education/Position Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in flat sketching
• Experience working with CADs
• Experience in creating tech packs/production ready files
• Experience in research and analysis of design and fashion trends
• Ability to accept and utilize constructive art direction
• Ability to lend a unique perspective and express a creative voice

Skills

• Ability to work within the framework of a team
• Shows initiative
• Working knowledge of utilizing color palettes
• Clear communication and a desire to develop a presenter's mentality
• Knowledge of graphic production process
• Understanding of designing for market, trend, and end uses
• Strong sense of aesthetic and the ability to design for different consumers

Hiring Range: $60,480.00 USD - $75,600.00 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 [e-mail]. 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.

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, etc.

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 [e-mail].