The North Face: Designer, Men's Apparel
About The Position
The North Face is hiring a Men's Apparel Designer to help shape performance and performance-inspired apparel for athletes and adventurers. The designer will support the Men's Apparel Design Team in elevating design expression and contributing to seasonal product design and creative vision. The role focuses on products for Snow, Climb, and Trail, as well as lifestyle products inspired by those categories. The designer will contribute to seasonal research, tool updates, concept development, product design, and tech pack creation; execute moderately complex design work; and collaborate with cross-functional partners and design leadership to develop products. The role also includes presenting work at seasonal go-to-market milestones, participating in reviews and workshops, and applying knowledge of brand aesthetic, materials, technologies, fit, silhouette, and cost engineering to consumer and business needs. This position follows a hybrid schedule, working from the company's Denver, Colorado headquarters three days per week. The hiring range is $82,080–$102,600 USD annually. The position is eligible for additional compensation awards, which may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Benefits information is available during the hiring process.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in performance and lifestyle apparel design; men's apparel focus preferred.
- Knowledge of outerwear and sportswear design, construction, and materials.
- Strong product acumen and working knowledge of apparel creation, including design, development, sourcing, and manufacturing.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong sketching, technical design, and tech pack creation skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience conducting research, ideation, prototyping, and concept development across performance and lifestyle products.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive problem-solving and a values-driven approach to balancing consumer, product, and business needs.
- Agility, adaptability, and comfort navigating change.
- Growth mindset and passion for learning new tools, processes, and ways of working.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 3D design experience.
- Experience using AI rendering tools.
- International work experience and market understanding.
- Basic pattern and construction capabilities.
- Circular design experience and understanding.
Responsibilities
- Support the Men's Apparel Design Team in elevating design expression and creating performance and performance-inspired apparel.
- Contribute to seasonal product design and creative vision.
- Design and develop products for Snow, Climb, and Trail, and lifestyle products inspired by these categories.
- Assist with seasonal research, tool updates, concept development, product design, and tech pack creation.
- Execute moderately complex design work, including research and insights, presentation tools, concept development, design deliverables, and product execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring products to life.
- Create and develop a broad range of products in partnership with design leadership.
- Present design work during seasonal go-to-market milestones and give and receive constructive feedback.
- Apply knowledge of brand aesthetic, materials, technologies, fit, silhouette, and cost engineering to support consumer and business needs.
- Contribute to team reviews, workshops, and key milestones while demonstrating craftsmanship, attention to detail, and continuous learning.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered through VF Corporation; specific program details are provided during the hiring process.
- Additional compensation awards may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
