The North Face: Designer - Youth Apparel

vfc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The North Face is seeking a Designer - Youth Apparel to join the Youth Apparel Design Team in Denver. You will support seasonal design work, conduct research, and develop concepts and tech-packs for a range of youth products.

You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver on brand aesthetics and performance goals. You will apply your strong sketching skills and proficiency with Illustrator/Photoshop to create compelling designs, with attention to fit, materials, and cost considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
• 4+ years of apparel design experience.
• Youth apparel experience preferred.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong sketching and tech-pack creation skills.
• Experience with research, prototyping and concepting across lifestyle and performance products.
• Cross-functional collaboration and ability to manage multiple timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Youth Apparel Design Team on seasonal design work.
• Conduct seasonal research and present concepts.
• Create tech-packs and design deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on product development.
• Present design work at seasonal gates and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure brand aesthetic, materials, fit, and cost considerations.

Skills

Apparel design

Youth apparel

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Tech-pack creation

Sketching

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now that you've found the job description, what's next?

At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore, Disrupt and to Lead. We were born to Love Wild Places and to Spark Curiosity. 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.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us - our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of adventure-loving people, The North Face just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit The North Face Careers or www.thenorthface.com .

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Designer - Youth Apparel at The North Face looks a little like this.

You’ll work with and support the team on elevating design expression and creating best-in-industry lifestyle apparel that can take people to the far corners of the world, in style and comfort. You will support the Lifestyle & Youth Apparel Design Team on the creation and execution of seasonal product design work.

You will work with and support the design team with seasonal research, tool updates, concepts, product design and tech-packing.

You work on moderately complex products, including seasonal research and insights, presentation tools, concepts, design deliverables, and product design. You’re a collaborative member of the design team and work with cross functional partners.

You design and create a broader range of products in collaboration with design leadership. You present design work at seasonal gates, giving and receiving constructive feedback.

You have a solid understanding for brand aesthetic, DNA, materials and technologies, fit and silhouette, cost engineering, in support of consumer and business needs.

You have a passion for details, learning and contribute to team reviews, workshops, and milestones.

You will work on product that is built for Snow/Climb/Trail as well as Lifestyle product that is inspired by these territories through a kid appropriate lens.

What do you need to succeed?

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.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• A relevant Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience
• 4+ years of experience in apparel design; preferred experience in Youth
• Youth apparel experience preferred, but not required. Relevant apparel design experience and a strong interest in the youth market are necessary.
• Preferred knowledge of both outerwear and sportswear design and product construction
• Strong product acumen with working knowledge of apparel product development processes, including design, development, sourcing and manufacturing
• Proficient working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office.
• Good level sketching, tech-pack creation skills and attention to detail.
• Experience doing research, prototyping and concepting across lifestyle and performance products.
• Cross functional and team collaboration and communication.
• 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

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.

What do we offer you?

At The North Face, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about the North Face’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click "Looking to Join VF".

To learn more about The North Face’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.thenorthface.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range :

$82,080.00 USD - $102,600.00 USD annually