Vans: Designer, Mens Apparel

VF • Costa Mesa, CA

122d • $82,080 - $102,600

About The Position

Vans is seeking a talented and experienced Men's Apparel Designer to support the design development of our Men's apparel assortments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design, trend analysis and working effectively with cross-functional partners, with a passion for creating innovative apparel. A day in the life of a Men's Apparel Designer at Vans includes driving the design development of the Men's assortments in line with seasonal concepts, conducting trend and business analysis to inform design decisions, creating sketches, initial tech packs, fit direction, fabric selections and developments, and managing submit and bulk approvals. The designer will support the Senior Men's Apparel Designer and the Design team through the design development of seasonal collections and special projects, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment within the team. Additionally, the designer will partner with regional and global cross-functional teams to facilitate the GTM collection pipeline, overseeing the process from pre-season research and development to bulk approvals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in apparel design.
• Ability to translate insights and inspiration into compelling apparel concepts.
• Ability to conduct trend analysis and market research to inform design decisions.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Merchandising, Product Development) to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Strong sketching, illustration, and rendering skills.
• High level of proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Keynote, Figma, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design development of the Men's assortments in line with seasonal concepts.
• Conduct trend and business analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create sketches, initial tech packs, fit direction, fabric selections and developments.
• Allocate colors, develop washes and finishes, and manage submit and bulk approvals.
• Support the Senior Men's Apparel Designer & the Design team through the design development of seasonal collections and special projects.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment within the team.
• Partner with regional and global cross-functional teams to facilitate the GTM collection pipeline.
• Oversee the process from pre-season research and development, design and cost-engineering, to bulk approvals.
• Ensure alignment and effective communication across all teams involved.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $82,080.00 - $102,600.00.
• Eligibility for additional compensation awards including annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
• Comprehensive benefits overview available on MyVFbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Apparel Manufacturing