VF Corporation · 7 hours ago
Designer, Apparel - Lifestyle
VF Corporation is a company that embraces exploration and adventure, seeking a Designer for Lifestyle Apparel at The North Face. The role involves supporting the design team in creating high-quality lifestyle apparel while collaborating on seasonal research and product design.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
You’ll work with and support the team on elevating design expression and creating best-in-industry lifestyle apparel that can take people to the far corners of the world, in style and comfort
You will support the Lifestyle & Youth Apparel Design Team on the creation and execution of seasonal product design work
You will work with and support the design team with seasonal research, tool updates, concepts, product design and tech-packing
You work on moderately complex products, including seasonal research and insights, presentation tools, concepts, design deliverables, and product design
You’re a collaborative member of the design team and work with cross functional partners
You design and create a broader range of products in collaboration with design leadership
You present design work at seasonal gates, giving and receiving constructive feedback
You have a solid understanding for brand aesthetic, DNA, materials and technologies, fit and silhouette, cost engineering, in support of consumer and business needs
You have a passion for details, learning and contribute to team reviews, workshops, and milestones
Qualification
Required
A relevant Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience
4+ years of experience in apparel design; preferred experience in Youth
Preferred knowledge of both outerwear and sportswear design and product construction
Strong product acumen with working knowledge of apparel product development processes, including design, development, sourcing and manufacturing
Proficient working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office
Good level sketching, tech-pack creation skills and attention to detail
Experience doing research, prototyping and concepting across lifestyle and performance products
Cross functional and team collaboration and communication
Excellent collaboration skills and an ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines
Proactive approach to identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best solutions with a values driven commitment to do what is right
High degree of agility and adaptability
Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and problem-solving
Preferred
3D design experience
Experience using AI rendering tools
International work experience and market understanding
Basic pattern and construction capabilities
Circular design experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Company
VF Corporation
VF is redefining what it means to be the world’s best apparel, footwear and equipment company, powering iconic active lifestyle brands including The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®.
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Current Stage
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2024-05-05
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