The North Face: Associate Designer Women's Apparel

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore, Disrupt and to Lead. We were born to Love Wild Places and to Spark Curiosity. We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses everything we do.

As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places, and people. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of adventure-loving people, The North Face just may be the place for you.

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A day in the life of an Associate designer – Women’s Apparel at The North Face looks a little like this. You’ll work with and support the team on elevating design expression and creating best-in-industry performance and performance inspired apparel focusing on women’s that can take people to the far corners of the world, in style and comfort. You will support the women’s Apparel Design Team on the creation and execution of seasonal product design work.

You will work on product that is built for Snow / Climb / Trail, and also lifestyle product that is inspired by these territories. You will work with and support the design team with seasonal research, tool updates, concepts, product design and tech-packing. You execute and create low complexity level products with direction from designers and the design manager, with a defined scope.

You’re a collaborative member of the design team and work with cross functional partners. You focus on learning foundational skills within design process, systems, DNA, brand culture + build cross functional collaboration. You will present ideas, concepts and designs at design reviews for feedback and collaborate with the design team on seasonal briefs. You have a foundational understanding of brand aesthetic, materials and technologies, fit and silhouette.

You have a passion for the details, learning and contribute to team reviews, workshops and events.

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 1-3 years of experience and professional achievements within the design and product creation field. The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Min 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.
• Core understanding of designing to cost and brief.
• Cross functional and team collaboration and communication.
• Positive and flexible mindset is key.

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• 3D design experience.
• Experience using AI rendering tools.
• International work experience and market understanding.
• Basic pattern and construction capabilities.
• Circular design experience.

At The North Face, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life.

We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we…