The North Face: Associate Designer, Lifestyle

VF Corporation • Denver, CO

30d

About The Position

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 an Associate designer - Lifestyle 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 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 execute and create low complexity level products with direction from designers and the design manager, with a defined scope. You focus on learning foundational skills within design process, systems, DNA, brand culture + build cross functional collaboration. You have a basic understanding of brand aesthetic, materials and technologies, fit and silhouette. You have a passion for the details, learning and contribute to team reviews, workshops and events. You are excited to learn from your peers and teammates You have an understanding of and appreciation for the elevated lifestyle apparel landscape. 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 0-3 years of experience and professional achievements within the design and product creation field.

Requirements

• Good understanding for Fit, silhouette, construction, materials across performance and lifestyle products.
• Proficient working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of the design process and working to key milestones and deadlines.
• Experience and understanding from working in PLM systems.
• 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.
• Positive and flexible mindset is key.

Nice To Haves

• 3D design experience.
• Experience using AI rendering tools.
• Global work experience and market understanding.
• Basic pattern and construction capabilities.
• Circular design experience.

Responsibilities

• 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
• support the Lifestyle Apparel Design Team on the creation and execution of seasonal product design work
• work with and support the design team with seasonal research, tool updates, concepts, product design and tech-packing
• execute and create low complexity level products with direction from designers and the design manager, with a defined scope
• focus on learning foundational skills within design process, systems, DNA, brand culture + build cross functional collaboration
• have a basic understanding of brand aesthetic, materials and technologies, fit and silhouette
• have a passion for the details, learning and contribute to team reviews, workshops and events
• are excited to learn from your peers and teammates
• have an understanding of and appreciation for the elevated lifestyle apparel landscape

Benefits

• extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions
• competitive compensation package
• 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