Senior Retail Designer

Overview

The North Face, a VF Company, is committed to leading through exploration. We value curiosity about new ideas, places, and people, and believe exploration is a mindset that informs everything we do. If you share a passion for adventure and teamwork, The North Face may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and culture, visit The North Face Careers or

What You Will Do

As a Retail Experience Designer on The North Face Store Design and Concepts team, your main responsibility will be to envision, develop and execute creative spatial strategies for Brand & Partner Retail Business partners. You will focus on the full spectrum of visual brand, spatial experience, and store & fixture design, creating the vision and template for world-class consumer experiences s role reports to the Creative Director, Store Design and Concepts.

How You Will Make A Difference

• 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 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 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 and elevate the in-person retail experiences that define our brand in the outdoor space

• A professional degree in Architecture, Interiors or another related field of study
• A formal architectural education is helpful, but total experience and professional achievements are prioritized
• 7+ years of technically-progressive professional experience designing spaces with a focus on storytelling, brand identity, retail experience and brand design
• An exceptional portfolio of built work demonstrating holistic and multidisciplinary expertise in architecture, graphic design, and spatial experiences
• Proven 2D & 3D concept visualization expertise – from hand sketching through polished presentation renderings
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately within technical software tools (Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Keynote; Grasshopper, Unreal and AR/VR/XR experience is a plus)
• 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 able to work independently and in a team
• Collaborative and creative-partner mindset with specialties such as visual merchandising, product design, lighting and fabrication
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient written, verbal communication and editing skills
• Interest in footwear and apparel marketing across gender
• Deep understanding of and passion for contemporary art, culture, design and outdoor experience

Denver, Colorado

Hiring Range: $95,040.00 USD - $ USD annually

Incentive Potential:
This position may be eligible for additional compensation awards such as an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits information is available through VF benefits resources. Detailed information will be provided during the hiring process.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, 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 law.

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