The North Face: Associate Developer, Color

FashionUnited; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Face in Denver is seeking an Associate Developer, Color to translate seasonal creative vision into executable color across apparel, equipment, and accessories. You’ll ensure hue accuracy, maintain standards, and support milestones as products move from concept to market.

Working at the intersection of Creative Color, Design, Materials and Product Development, you will collaborate with global partners to coordinate color data, lab dips, and color libraries while keeping timelines on

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of color development, materials, textiles, and seasonal product creation.
• High color perception (color vision) required.
• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook; Adobe tools; PLM systems.
• Excellent collaboration and ability to manage multiple timelines.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, with integrity.
• Highly adaptable and eager to learn new tools.
• Strong attention to detail and color data management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Color team with seasonal color coordination tasks across apparel, equipment, and accessories.
• Input and maintain color data, naming, codes, and seasonal information in PLM and related systems.
• Organize and maintain color tools, palettes, sample references, and seasonal libraries.
• Assist with new wash library creation.
• Collaborate with Creative Color, Design, Materials, Product Development, and Merchandising teams.
• Support seasonal tracking and reporting to ensure color accuracy and calendar awareness.
• Coordinate color standards, lab dips, strike-offs, artwork, and submits with teams and suppliers.

Skills

Color development

Color perception

Collaboration

Deadline management

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Growth mindset

Learning new tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in color, apparel, textiles, product development, design operations or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Database systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Adobe tools

Job description

The North Face: Associate Developer, Color

(Job Number: R-20260825-0046)

Department

Product & Supply Chain

Location

Denver

1. Live the brand

Organized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Our highly diversified portfolio of brands spans multiple geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. VF relies on its Powerful Brands, Powerful Platforms, One VF approach to business to support its brands, maintain its competitive edge and drives a winning company culture

2. Your ROLE with us

Help bring the color stories that inspire exploration to life! As the Associate Developer, Color, you’ll play a key role in translating seasonal creative vision into executable color across apparel, equipment, and accessories, ensuring every hue, shade, and finish is ready for the journey ahead. Working at the intersection of Creative Color, Design, Materials, Product Development, Merchandising, and our global partners, you’ll help drive color accuracy, maintain critical standards, and keep seasonal milestones on track as products move from concept to market.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Assist the Color team with seasonal color coordination tasks across apparel, equipment, and accessories
• Input and maintain accurate color data, naming, codes, and seasonal information in PLM and related systems
• Organize and maintain physical and digital color tools, including standards, palette boards (materials, print and yarn dye), sample references, and seasonal libraries
• Assist with new wash library creation
• Partner with Creative Color, Design, Materials, Product Development, and Merchandising teams to support clear communication and accurate handoffs
• Support basic seasonal tracking and reporting to support color accuracy, calendar awareness, and process improvements
• Help coordinate color standards, lab dips, strike-offs, artwork, and related submits with internal teams and suppliers as needed

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Basic understanding of color development, apparel materials, textiles, and the seasonal product creation process
• High color perception required (color vision)
• Intermediate personal computer proficiency; preferred programs include MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe tools, database systems, and PLM systems
• Excellent collaboration skills and an ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines
• Proactive approach to identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best solutions with a values driven commitment to do what is right
• High degree of agility and adaptability
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and problem-solving
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize color information, track samples, and communicate updates clearly

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred:

• A Bachelor’s degree in color, apparel, textiles, product development, design operations or a relevant field.
• Additional language proficiency.

This role operates on a hybrid schedule out of our HQ in Denver, CO three days a week.

Hiring Range:

$69,120.00 USD - $86,400.00 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.

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

Job Title:

The North Face: Associate Developer, Color