The North Face · 16 hours ago
Associate Designer, Lifestyle Everyday + Youth
USCA > USA > Colorado > Denver HQ - VFC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $76K/yr
1+ years expThe North Face is a company that embodies exploration and innovation in the outdoor apparel industry. They are seeking an Associate Designer for Lifestyle & Youth Apparel to support the design team in creating seasonal product designs and executing best-in-industry lifestyle apparel.
ApparelSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Partner with the design 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
Support seasonal research, tool updates, concepts, product design and tech-packing
Execute and create low complexity level products with direction from designers and the design manager, with a defined scope
Focus on learning foundational skills within design process, systems, DNA, brand culture + build cross functional collaboration
Apply a foundational understanding of brand aesthetic, materials, and product technologies to support fit, silhouette, and overall design execution
Actively participate in team reviews, workshops, and brand events by preparing thoughtfully, contributing detailed feedback, and continuously developing your product and industry knowledge
Utilize Adobe Illustrator to create flat sketches of product designs and tech-packs to pass off to the development team
Attend fit sessions to comment on and approve fit of new products and ensure that quality, design intent and perfect fit are maintained through the prototyping process
Work with cross functional partners like merchandising, development, and costing to understand product brief, costing requirements, and more
Support the design team in helping prepare presentation decks, boards, etc
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of experience within the product design field
Good understanding for fit, silhouette, construction, materials across performance and lifestyle products
Proficient working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office
Understanding of the design process and working to key milestones and deadlines
Experience and understanding from working in PLM systems
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
Positive and flexible mindset is key
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
The North Face
The North Face®, a Division of VF Corporation, is the leading outdoor lifestyle company. It is a sub-organization of VF.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2000-08-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Anthony Rossini
B2B PROJECT COORDINATOR
Christy Vu
Sales Partner
Recent News
2025-12-16
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