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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 will push the performance and aesthetic of The North Face apparel through performance-first design solutions, and elevated style. You will work with the broader Performance Apparel design team to build new innovation into global apparel design. You will work on a mixture of Performance Apparel product across Outerwear, Mid and First Layers, as well as Next to Skin Activewear. You will work on both Women’s and Men’s product and will work on a mixture of product across Summit Series (Snow / Climb / Run) and Mountain Sports (Snow / Hike / Run / Active) lines depending on seasonal design workload. You will be a team player, hold yourself to a high standard, and help push The North Face to be the number 1 global outdoor brand.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Have a solid understanding of the Global Outdoor customer and be aware of market/cultural/recreational trends that they may be engaged in.Drive seasonal trend and technical research. Present your design work to cross functional teams and management in a professional, confident manor.Work on in-season styles and either create new product franchise design DNA in-line with Performance Apparel Design guidelines, or add to existing product franchises while honoring existing DNA.Work with Athletes and consumer feedback to distil feedback to improve product through a problem solving lens.Be an influencer with your peers to drive design intent through to product launch.Partner with Materials team to develop and source fabrics and trims relevant for product category.Use Illustrator to create design tech packs.Hand over tech-packs of new styles to TD team on time and in fullWork with the Product Management team during the product lifecycle to be aware of and contribute to the delivery of business targets.Attend fittings and ensure that quality, design intent and perfect fit are maintained through the prototyping process.Work closely with your Technical Development partner to ensure that sketch updates and proto comments are delivered promptly.To take on ad hoc projects or other responsibilities as appropriate.

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 5-8 years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

Experience with athletic / outdoor / sportswear apparel design across genders.Strong knowledge and understanding of apparel construction with flat sketching and illustrating expertise.Hands-on experience with Adobe creative suite CAD software.  3D software (Browzwear) 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.

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

Bachelor's degree in design (apparel), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What do we offer you?

At The North Face, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. 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).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. 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.

To learn more about The North Face’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about The North Face’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.thenorthface.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$96,768.00 USD - $120,960.00 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 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.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.