The North Face: Senior Product Designer (Global Activewear)

Join the North Face Family

The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we've lived by our “true north,” the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives. To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve.

As we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:

• Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible.
• Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.
• Protect the places where we live, play, and operate.

The North Face: Senior Designer, Product Design, Apparel (Global Activewear)

What You Will Do

As part of the Performance apparel design team, you will be a senior designer for the Performance active apparel range. You will drive the design vision and seasonal execution for both Women’s and Men’s Performance active product, with a specific focus on sports bras, leggings, active tops, bottoms and shorts. You will push the design direction and product execution to make The North Face performance active product best-in-class. Progressive design combined with athlete inspired problem-solving across all price tiers of product.

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Take on ad-hoc projects or other responsibilities as appropriate.
• Work with broader Performance design team to create and present seasonal design presentations
• Understand the needs of both active customer and athlete need to inform better product design solutions.
• Be up-to-date and familiar with active market trends and key competitor product
• Upload all necessary design files into Enovia PLM system
• Influence your peers to drive design-intent all the way through to final execution and launch.
• Create seasonal trend and technical research from a Global market point-of-view.
• Build mood boards, silhouette and construction research in-line with the seasonal direction and present your work to leadership and cross-functional apparel teams.
• Partner with your Product Management peers to ensure briefs are clear and key ‘problem to solve’ is identified.
• Create tech-packs of all new styles to ensure clear communication of design intent, construction execution and fit intent.
• Have a relationship with your design partners in APAC and EMEA to ensure a Global perspective.
• Attend fittings and ensure that quality, design intent and perfect fit are maintained through to SMS.
• Partner with materials team to ensure new fabric developments are clearly briefed and the needs of the material performance is clear.
• Create new product designs that answer the brief and consider; the problem-to-solve, target price, needs of the consumer, TNF design DNA.
• Partner with the Creative Services team to inform color, print and graphic direction for your collection each season.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong product acumen with working knowledge of apparel product development processes, including design, development, sourcing and manufacturing (Innovation, TD, PM, Design)
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite especially Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and problem-solving
• Passion for your work equal to your passion for getting outside and living it
• Proactive approach to identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best solutions with a values driven commitment to do what is right
• Excellent collaboration skills and an ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines
• 5+ years of experience in performance apparel design
• High degree of agility and adaptability
• Experience in 3D software such as Browzwear or Clo.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What’s In It For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy, and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities, and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com.

Pay Range:

$93,312.00 USD - $139,968.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential:

This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation:

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our pay ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.