The North Face: Senior Designer, Performance Apparel

The North Face

37d

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 a Senior Designer - Performance Apparel , at The North Face looks a little like this.

You work on medium to high complexity apparel products in the TRAIL category, with a high level of aesthetic competence. You're a highly influential member of the design team who balances strong creativity with an ability to deliver. You're expected to work well independently, driving design decisions.
You lead seasonal research and insights, presentation tools, concepts, design deliverables, and product design. You're a collaborative member of the design team and work well with cross functional partners.
You drive and inspire design ideas with a focus on craftsmanship and excellence. You are experienced at presenting design work to a large audience in a highly compelling way. You give and receive objective constructive feedback.
You have a highly advanced understanding for brand aesthetic, DNA, materials and technologies, fit and silhouette, in support of consumer and business needs.
You have a strong understanding of the needs of HIKE and TRAIL RUN apparel, and good knowledge of the competitor landscape in this space.

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 6+ years of experience and professional achievements.

Requirements

• Experience with athletic / outdoor / sportswear apparel design across genders.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of apparel construction with flat sketching and illustrating expertise.
• Understanding of and ideally active participant in the activities / sports that you are designing for.
• Hands-on experience with Adobe creative suite CAD software.  3D software and AI image generation experience (Browzwear / Vizcom / Stable Diffusion / Midjourney) a plus but not required.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in creating high-quality, detailed tech packs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cost engineering process and ability to design to cost.
• Strong experience in fitting. Understanding of category silhouette needs for sports and strong sense of aesthetic.
• Experience with developing performance materials, trims and color palettes.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to story-tell and present product in a persuasive manner.
• Proficient communication skills with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Working knowledge of product cycles and understanding of core deadlines.

Responsibilities

• You work on medium to high complexity apparel products in the TRAIL category, with a high level of aesthetic competence.
• You're a highly influential member of the design team who balances strong creativity with an ability to deliver.
• You're expected to work well independently, driving design decisions.
• You lead seasonal research and insights, presentation tools, concepts, design deliverables, and product design.
• You're a collaborative member of the design team and work well with cross functional partners.
• You drive and inspire design ideas with a focus on craftsmanship and excellence.
• You are experienced at presenting design work to a large audience in a highly compelling way.
• You give and receive objective constructive feedback.
• You have a highly advanced understanding for brand aesthetic, DNA, materials and technologies, fit and silhouette, in support of consumer and business needs.
• You have a strong understanding of the needs of HIKE and TRAIL RUN apparel, and good knowledge of the competitor landscape in this space.

Benefits

• 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).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees