The North Face: Graphic Designer, Women & Youth

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

Job summary

The North Face is seeking a Designer, Graphics (Women & Youth) to join the Logowear and Graphics team. You will help bring seasonal graphic concepts to life, balancing creative excellence with on-time delivery across product calendars, collaborating with designers, a Design Manager, and a Global Design Director.

Hybrid role, based at our Denver HQ, requiring 3 days on-site. A Bachelor’s in Design (apparel) and 3–5+ years of experience, CAD knowledge, and strong trend insights are essential to

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of related professional experience in a design role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel) or equivalent.
• Experience in flat sketching and CADs.
• Experience researching and analyzing design and fashion trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and take initiative.
• Working knowledge of color palettes and apparel construction.
• Strong presentation skills to product teams.

Responsibilities

• Support ideation and creation of graphics across Logowear and Graphics categories, aligning with brand vision, seasonal direction, and business objectives.
• Collaborate with designers to meet product development and merchandising timelines while upholding creative standards.
• Partner with Design Manager and Global Design Director to develop seasonal concepts and category-specific artwork.
• Balance priorities across multiple product calendars and ensure on-time delivery.
• Conduct research into consumer trends, cultural movements, and industry innovations to inform concepts.
• Collaborate with Product Development to deliver consumer-ready products.
• Present compelling visual concepts to internal management, partners, and collaborators.
• Support cross-functional execution of category graphic strategies and product tiering.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Collaboration

Creative direction

Trend research

Color theory

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Designer, Graphics (Women & Youth)

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, Graphics (Women & Youth) at The North Face looks a little like this.

You will be part of the Logowear and Graphics design team, with a primary focus on Women's and Youth product categories. Working closely with a team of designers, a Design Manager, and a Global Design Director, you will help bring seasonal graphic concepts to life - balancing creative excellence with on-time delivery across multiple product calendars.

Key responsibilities

• You will support the ideation and creation of graphics across the Logowear and Graphics categories, ensuring alignment with brand vision, seasonal direction, and business objectives.
• You will work collaboratively within a team of designers, executing work effectively to meet product development and merchandising timelines - all while maintaining the highest creative standards.
• You will partner with the Design Manager and Global Design Director to develop seasonal concepts, build graphic storytelling, and create category-specific artwork.
• You will balance priorities across multiple product calendars, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with excellence.
• You will conduct ongoing research into consumer trends, cultural movements, competitive landscapes, and industry innovations to fuel your graphic concepts and designs.
• You will collaborate closely with Product Development to deliver accurate, consumer-ready products.
• You will participate in proof-of-concept development and present compelling visual concepts to internal management, merchandise partners, and external collaborators.
• You will support cross-functional collaboration to execute category graphic strategies and product tiering.
• You will invest in your professional growth through continued learning, skill development, trend research, and regular creative briefings from Design leadership.

Location

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

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. A Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel) is required for this position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Foundation skills

• 3-5+ years of related professional experience in a design role
• A Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in flat sketching and working with CADs
• Experience in researching and analyzing design and fashion trends
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and show initiative
• Working knowledge of color palettes and understanding of apparel construction
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present artwork and concepts to product teams
• Knowledge of the product design and development process and designing for market, trend, and end use
• Strong aesthetic sensibility with the ability to design for different consumers and end uses
• Ability to accept and apply constructive art direction while bringing a unique creative voice to the work

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants