The North Face: Senior Designer Men's Apparel

vfc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

The North Face in Denver seeks a Senior Designer - Men's Apparel to elevate design expression in the Tops & Bottoms category. You will balance creativity with delivery, drive decisions, and work independently with cross-functional partners to create best-in-class product.

You bring 6+ years in athletic/outdoor design, strong product development knowledge, apparel construction, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D tools.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in athletic/outdoor/mens apparel design.
• Strong knowledge of apparel development: design, development, sourcing, manufacturing.
• Solid apparel construction knowledge with flat sketching/illustration.
• Hands-on with Adobe Creative Suite CAD software; 3D tools and AI image generation.
• Tech packs creation and cost-aware design experience.
• Strong presentation and storytelling; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Elevate design expression for Men's Tops & Bottoms in The North Face.
• Lead seasonal research, concepts, design deliverables, and product design.
• Present work to large audiences in a compelling way.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors.

Skills

Athletic/outdoor design

Product development

Apparel construction

Adobe Creative Suite

3D design tools

Tech packs

Costing/design to cost

Fitting

Materials/trims/color palettes

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CLO/Browzwear/Vizcom/Midjourney

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 Senior Designer - Men's Apparel , at The North Face looks a little like this.

You work on elevating design expression and creating best-in-class product designs in the Men's Tops & Bottoms category , with a high level of aesthetic competence . You're a highly influential member of the design team who balances strong creativity with an ability to deliver. You're expected to work well independently, driving design decisions.

You will work on product that is built for Snow / Climb / Trail, and also lifestyle product that is inspired by these territories.

You lead seasonal research and insights, presentation tools, concepts, design deliverables, and product design. You're a collaborative member of the design team and work well with cross functional partners.

You drive and inspire design ideas with a focus on craftsmanship and excellence . You are experienced at presenting design work to a large audience in a highly compelling way. You give and receive objective constructive feedback.

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

You have a strong understanding of the needs of outdoor apparel, as well as an elevated taste level. You have good knowledge of the competitor landscape in this space.

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 6+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• 6+ Years experience with athletic / outdoor / sportswear / mens apparel design
• Strong product acumen with working knowledge of apparel product development processes, including design, development, sourcing and manufacturing
• Strong knowledge and understanding of apparel construction with flat sketching and illustrating expertise.
• Understanding of and ideally active participant in some of the activities / sports that you are designing for.
• Hands-on experience with Adobe creative suite CAD software. 3D software and AI image generation experience (Clo / Browzwear / Vizcom / Midjourney) a plus but not required.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in creating high-quality, detailed tech packs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cost engineering process and ability to design to cost.
• Strong experience in fitting. Understanding of category silhouette needs for sports and strong sense of aesthetic.
• Experience with developing performance materials, trims and color palettes.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to story-tell and present product in a persuasive manner.
• Proficient communication skills with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Working knowledge of product cycles and understanding of core deadlines.
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and problem-solving

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.

Hiring Range : $96,768.00 USD - $120,960.00 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 positi