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Designer
VFC
Denver, CO, United States
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The North Face: Designer, Youth
At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration.
The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. Founded in the counterculture of Berkeley, CA in 1966 we have a long and storied legacy of enabling exploration, protecting our planet, and creating iconic and technically advanced product.
Our culture is born from the spirit of the Explorer and infuses everything we do. We love wild places. We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking for new ideas, places and people to connect with.
We take great pride in our ability to facilitate exploration for our employees and partners. By joining The North Face family, you will be offered the opportunity, tools and environments to more deeply explore the world around you and make meaningful, lasting connections. You will also be working on a team with a mission to protect our planet for generations to come.
The North Face is part of VF Corporation who guides powerful brands that are fueled by insights and innovation that put us at the heart of our consumers’ lives. Many of our brands lead their respective categories, and some have risen to iconic status.
While our VF company and brands are diverse, we work together within a One VF culture to capitalize on our greatest opportunities for long-term performance. Across our company, a collaborative, global mindset differentiates our products and the unique experiences we provide to our consumers. It all adds up to a lasting competitive advantage built on harnessing the power of our differences to achieve great things together, all while positively impacting the lives of hundreds of millions of people and the world.
Our North Face and JanSport offices are currently located in Alameda, CA; Smartwool is located in Steamboat, CO; Eagle Creek is located in Carlsbad, CA and Altra Running is located in Logan, UT. All positions at these brands will ultimately be located in Denver, CO. By applying for an open position at any of these brands you will be acknowledging you are able to work as needed in the current office location and transition to Denver at the time in which the team makes the move in 2019.
Designer:
Become the Newest Member of the VF Family
The primary responsibilities of the Designer are to provide design work of innovative and technologically advanced products that meet the needs of the company’s customers and end users and which in turn drives company sales and profits. Accountable for the creative production of designs to enhance the product category. Brings a track record of skillful technical design with creativity and ingenuity.
How You Will Make a Difference:
• Contributes in designing a product line.
• Tracks a design schedule to ensure a timely completion following the predetermined product development calendar.
• Stays current with industry trends through online research, shopping competitor brands and reading product periodicals.
• Partners with material sourcing to develop innovative fabrications.
• Creates and communicates visual presentations.
• Partners with developers to create innovative products that fit our consumers appropriately.
Skills for Success:
Years of Related Professional Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a design related field.
Educational/ Position Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in flat sketching and illustrating expertise.
• Hands-on experience with CAD software.
• Working knowledge of formulating color palettes.
• Working knowledge and understanding of apparel construction.
• Basic knowledge of fabric and textiles.
• Proficient communications skills.
• Working knowledge of product cycles.
Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
• Travel by air and overnight, as required 10-25% of time.