Vans: Associate Designer, Footwear

VF Corporation • Costa Mesa, CA

40d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live "Off The Wall" - embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday's "Off The Wall" moment is today's new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community. 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 people who think and live "Off the Wall," Vans just may be the place for you. A day in the life of an Associate Designer at Vans is dynamic, creative, and collaborative. You'll support the design team in developing seasonal concepts, product direction, and visual storytelling across categories. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the creative process while learning the fundamentals of design and brand expression.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Adobe software including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat.
• Knowledge of design techniques and processes.
• Maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals.
• Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of footwear concepts and collections based on merchandise briefs.
• Assist design management in developing innovative designs rooted in street culture and brand language.
• Contribute to consumer research and trend identification through mood boards and sample presentations.
• Sketch and render original footwear concepts under guidance.
• Help select materials and finishes for seasonal collections.
• Maintain efficient communication flow across teams.
• Participate in design reviews and provide thoughtful feedback.
• Execute upper and tooling designs, tech packs, and seasonal color CADs with support.
• Collaborate with Footwear Development to bring ideas to life.
• Demonstrate strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Benefits

• extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions
• a competitive compensation package
• a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Apparel Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees