The North Face · 7 hours ago
The North Face: Senior Retail Experience Designer
The North Face, a VF Company, is a leader in outdoor exploration and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Retail Experience Designer to develop and execute creative spatial strategies for retail environments, ensuring a world-class consumer experience that reflects the brand's heritage and values.
ApparelSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Develop clear retail creative direction & execution strategies in collaboration with internal and external partners to connect with consumers in a consistent brand voice and tone
Deliver best in class spatial interventions at retail, celebrating the innovative DNA of our brand, its rich outdoor heritage and authentic connection with our world of exploration
Support cross functional alignment on key owned physical retail concepts, key campaign launch moments and seasonal business priorities in market
Envision, develop and execute holistic retail design and spatial brand concepts from initial inspiration and visualization through construction administration
Conceptualize, draft, model and detail overall space and furniture plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, fixturing and environmental graphics
Prepare design presentations to enable leadership approval and project partner success
Manage projects, in collaboration with other internal team members and agency partners
Act or assist in acting as liaison between the TNF Brand design studio, vendors, and subcontractors including visits to project sites and vendor workrooms to oversee fabrication and installation
Be a true product expert, focused on holistic, product-driven narratives that showcase our innovative heritage that enables explorers to do the things we love, while elevating the in-person retail experiences that define our brand in the outdoor space
Qualification
Required
A professional degree in Architecture, Interiors or another related field of study
7+ years of technically-progressive professional experience designing spaces, with a focus on integrating storytelling and brand identity, retail experience and brand design preferred
An exceptional portfolio of built work that demonstrates holistic and multidisciplinary expertise in architecture, graphic design, and spatial experiences
Proven 2D & 3D concept visualization expertise – from hand sketching through polished presentation renderings
The ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately within all technical software tools (Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Keynote etc.)
Demonstrated success in establishing best in class retail consumer experiences, global retail product launches and breakthrough consumer activations
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills - a self-starter with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
A collaborative and creative-partner mindset with specialties such as visual merchandising, product design, lighting and fabrication, etc
Exceptional level of attention to detail and a mastery of organizational and time management skills – an ease in prioritizing work and resources across engagements based on short and long-term needs
Proficient written, verbal communication and editing skills
An intrinsic interest in footwear and apparel marketing across gender
Preferred
A formal architectural education and applicable undergraduate/M.Arch degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements
Grasshopper, Unreal and AR/VR/XR experience a plus
A deep understanding of and passion for contemporary art, culture, design and outdoor experience preferred
Benefits
Annual incentive plan
Sales incentive
Commission potential
Company
The North Face
The North Face®, a Division of VF Corporation, is the leading outdoor lifestyle company. It is a sub-organization of VF.
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Funding
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