Men’s Performance Apparel Designer — Outdoor Innovation

The North Face; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Face in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Men’s Apparel Designer to shape the next generation of performance and lifestyle apparel. You will collaborate with the design team to create products for Snow, Climb, and Trail, and translate creative vision into technical packages.

You will apply brand aesthetic, materials knowledge, fit, and cost engineering, while balancing consumer and business needs. The role requires 4+ years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Men’s Apparel Design Team in elevating design expression and creating best-in-industry performance and performance-inspired apparel.
• 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.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Growth mindset

Adaptability

Problem solving

Technical curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

The North Face in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Men’s Apparel Designer to shape the next generation of performance and lifestyle apparel. You will collaborate with the design team to create products for Snow, Climb, and Trail, and translate creative vision into technical packages.

You will apply brand aesthetic, materials knowledge, fit, and cost engineering, while balancing consumer and business needs. The role requires 4+ years of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in