VF Corporation

The North Face: Designer, Men's Apparel

VF Corporation$82K — $102K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in men's performance and lifestyle apparel design.
  • Knowledge of outerwear and sportswear design.
  • Strong product acumen in apparel creation processes.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
  • Exceptional sketching, technical design, and tech pack skills.
  • Experience in research, ideation, and prototyping for performance products.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Men's Apparel Design Team in enhancing design expression.
  • Design and develop performance products for Snow, Climb, and Trail categories.
  • Assist in seasonal research and tech pack creation.
  • Execute product design work including concept development and execution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring designs to life.
  • Create a wide range of products alongside design leadership.
  • Present design concepts during seasonal go-to-market milestones.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work schedule with a hybrid model.
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning.
  • Inclusive environment that celebrates unique skills and backgrounds.
  • Potential for annual and sales incentive compensation.
Full Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Support the Men's Apparel Design Team in elevating design expression and creating best-in-industry performance and performance-inspired apparel. Contribute to the creation and execution of seasonal product design and creative vision.

  • Design and develop products built for Snow, Climb, and Trail, as well as lifestyle products inspired by these categories.

  • Assist the design team with seasonal research, tool updates, concept development, product design, and tech pack creation.

  • Execute moderately complex product design work, including seasonal research and insights, presentation tools, concept development, design deliverables, and product execution.

  • Collaborate closely 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 while actively giving and receiving constructive feedback.

  • Apply a solid understanding of brand aesthetic, DNA, materials, technologies, fit, silhouette, and cost engineering to support consumer and business needs across both performance-led and performance-inspired products.

  • Contribute to team reviews, workshops, and key milestones while demonstrating a passion for craftsmanship, detail, and continuous learning.

WHAT YOU NEED:

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 4+ years of experience and professional achievements within the design and product creation field.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred.

  • 4+ years of experience in performance and lifestyle apparel design, with a focus on men's apparel preferred.

  • Knowledge of outerwear and sportswear design, construction, and materials.

  • Strong product acumen with working knowledge of the apparel creation process, 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-solver with a values-driven approach to balancing consumer, product, and business needs.

  • Demonstrated agility, adaptability, and comfort navigating change.

  • Growth mindset with a passion for learning new tools, processes, and ways of working.

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

  • 3D design experience.

  • Experience using AI rendering tools.

  • International work experience and market understanding.

  • Basic pattern and construction capabilities.

  • Circular design experience and understanding.

This role operates on a hybrid schedule out of our HQ in Denver, CO three days a week.

Hiring Range:

$82,080.00 USD - $102,600.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, orcommissionpotential. 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 and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring 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.

About VF Corporation

Kontoor Brands is a global lifestyle apparel company that designs, manufactures, and distributes superior-high-quality products that look good and fit properly, allowing people all over the world to express themselves freely and confidently. It was established in 2019 and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Size
14,000 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$165.4 million
Founded
1899
5 Year Trend
+7.1%
Revenue
$8 billion
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