The North Face: Associate Developer, Color

VF Corporation•Denver, CO

2d•$69,120 - $86,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Help bring the color stories that inspire exploration to life! As the Associate Developer, Color, you’ll play a key role in translating seasonal creative vision into executable color across apparel, equipment, and accessories, ensuring every hue, shade, and finish is ready for the journey ahead. Working at the intersection of Creative Color, Design, Materials, Product Development, Merchandising, and our global partners, you’ll help drive color accuracy, maintain critical standards, and keep seasonal milestones on track as products move from concept to market.

Requirements

Basic understanding of color development, apparel materials, textiles, and the seasonal product creation process
High color perception required (color vision).
Intermediate personal computer proficiency; preferred programs include MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe tools, database systems, and PLM systems
Excellent collaboration skills and an ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines
Proactive approach to identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best solutions with a values driven commitment to do what is right
High degree of agility and adaptability
Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and problem-solving
Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize color information, track samples, and communicate updates clearly
0-2 years of experience

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in color, apparel, textiles, product development, design operations or a relevant field.
Additional language proficiency.

Responsibilities

Assist the Color team with seasonal color coordination tasks across apparel, equipment, and accessories
Input and maintain accurate color data, naming, codes, and seasonal information in PLM and related systems
Organize and maintain physical and digital color tools, including standards, palette boards (materials, print and yarn dye), sample references, and seasonal libraries
Assist with new wash library creation
Partner with Creative Color, Design, Materials, Product Development, and Merchandising teams to support clear communication and accurate handoffs
Support basic seasonal tracking and reporting to support color accuracy, calendar awareness, and process improvements
Help coordinate color standards, lab dips, strike-offs, artwork, and related submits with internal teams and suppliers as needed