The North Face: Senior Designer (Climb and Alpine)
Company: VF Corporation
Location: Denver
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
The North Face: Senior Designer, Performance Outerwear, Summit
Series What You Will Do The primary responsibilities of the (Sr) 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. This position
should be comfortable designing whole collections around coherent
themes, functions, prices, etc. The (Sr.) Designer should be
comfortable providing foundation to design team for a collection,
combining all necessary trend, material, and market research into a
viable product line. Accountable for the creative production of
designs to enhance the product category. Brings a track record of
skillful technical design with success on the market and within
elite end-users. Driving excellence in fit and engineering, while
balancing quality and cost to deliver on design's aesthetic and fit
intent. How You Will Make A Difference Responsible for the high-quality execution of designs Climb and
Alpine category. Works with Product Director and Designer Manager to give input
on line and product direction. Execution of individual designs and collections appropriate to
product and design brief. Creation of high quality design packages
during design process. Use of Illustration and Asst Design
resources to support design effort. Responsible for proof of concept work by design team. Drives product excellence in existing and new innovative
construction methods with a strong consumer focus. Tracks a design schedule to ensure a timely completion following
the predetermined product development calendar. Researches industry and product for new information. Maintains working knowledge of outdoor industry through personal
relationship to snow sports, alpinism and mountaineering as well as
through cross-functional collaboration within the organization. Creates and communicates visual presentations. Partners with developers to create innovative and
technologically advanced products. Partners with material sourcing
to develop innovative fabrications. Builds relationships with athletes and sports marketing to
deepen understanding of technical needs, ski and snowboard culture
and current trends. Train and develop Associate Designers. What You Bring 5-8 years of related professional experience. Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel and/or industrial), or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Deep understanding of and connection to alpinism, mountaineering
and snow sports culture. Experience in flat sketching expertise. Hands-on experience with CAD software. Knowledge of pattern-making and virtual digital systems, like,
Gerber Lectra, Browzwear 3D, Optitex, Clo3D a plus Experience in creation of design packages and execution of
product designs. Creative thinker with the ability to prototype/engineer concepts
for a variety of design solutions. Experience designing athlete-centric performance apparel. Experience in research and analysis and design cycles. Strong knowledge of formulating color palettes. Strong knowledge and understanding of apparel construction Excellent communications skills, including the ability to
present concepts to product teams and review boards in a persuasive
manner. Strong knowledge of product cycles. Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of fit, pattern-making, and
construction expertise, cost engineering and knowledge of
manufacturing processes. Strong knowledge of aesthetic form and the ability to design for
different consumers and end uses. Salary Range: $90,720.00 USD - $136,080.00 USD annually Annual Incentive Eligibility: This position is eligible to participate in VF's Annual
Incentive Plan. Incentive Plan awards are contingent upon (1)
achievement of your individual objectives and (2) VF achieving its'
Corporate and business level financial objectives. Long Term Incentive Eligibility: This position is not eligible for long term incentive. Benefits at VF: You can review a general overview of each benefit program
offered, including this year's medical plan rates on
www.MyVFbenefits.com and clicking, Looking to Join VF? Detailed
information on your benefits will be provided during your
onboarding process.
Keywords: VF Corporation, Denver , The North Face: Senior Designer (Climb and Alpine), Other , Denver, Colorado
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