TNF: Designer Men's Apparel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The North Face is seeking a Designer – Men’s Apparel to elevate design expression for performance and lifestyle products. You will support the Men’s Apparel Design Team with seasonal design work, concepts, tech-packing, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to deliver compelling collections.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in performance and lifestyle apparel design, strong Adobe skills, and a proactive, growth-minded approach.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in performance and lifestyle apparel design.
• Strong product acumen with working knowledge of apparel product development processes (design, development, sourcing, manufacturing).
• Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office.
• Excellent tech-pack creation skills and attention to detail.
• Experience doing research, prototyping and concepting across lifestyle and performance products.
• Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines.
• Proactive problem solving and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Elevate design expression and create best-in-industry men’s performance apparel.
• Support Men’s Apparel Design Team on seasonal product design and creative vision.
• Work on product built for Snow/Climb/Trail and lifestyle inspired by these territories.
• Collaborate with design team on seasonal research, concepts and tech-packing.
• Present design work at seasonal gates and receive feedback.
• Understand brand aesthetic, materials, fit, cost engineering to meet product needs.
• Contribute to team reviews, workshops and milestones.

Skills

Product design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Tech-pack creation

Sketching

Prototyping

Research

Concepting

Cross-functional collaboration

Timeline management

Problem solving

Growth mindset

3D design (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

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 – Men’s 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 men’s performance and performance inspired apparel. You will support the Men’s Apparel Design Team on the creation and execution of seasonal product design work and creative vision.
• You will work on product that is built for Snow / Climb / Trail, and also lifestyle product that is inspired by these territories.
• 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 got to market 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 across both performance lead and performance inspired products.
• You have a passion for details, learning and contribute to team reviews, workshops, and milestones.

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.

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience
• 4+ years of experience in performance and lifestyle apparel design, preferably with high focus on men’s apparel.
• 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, excellent 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 challenges, seeking the best solutions with a values driven commitment to do what is right for the product and business needs.
• High degree of agility and adaptability, change mindset.
• 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 and understanding.

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

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.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

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.