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About the Role
As the Associate Accessories Designer at The North Face, you will help bring innovative gloves and headwear to life, blending performance, functionality, and style. This role is designed to help you build the skills and experience needed to grow your design career.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with designers and cross-functional partners to bring innovative gloves and headwear concepts to life.
- Support the design process across research, concept development, product design, color application, and technical specification creation.
- Execute and refine designs with guidance from the Accessories Design Manager and senior design team members.
- Build understanding of accessory construction, materials, fit, function, and performance.
- Create technical drawings, presentation materials, and product specifications using Adobe Illustrator and other design tools.
- Contribute to design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and innovation workshops.
- Stay connected to industry trends, consumer insights, and The North Face design DNA.
- Support the team's commitment to responsible design practices and innovation.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in product design, accessories design, apparel design, industrial design, or a related field preferred.
- Developing knowledge of gloves, headwear, or other accessories, including how products function, perform, and are constructed.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
- Familiarity with Photoshop is a plus.
- Strong sketching, concepting, and technical specification skills.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- A positive, adaptable mindset and passion for learning.
- Interest in outdoor culture, performance products, and The North Face brand.
- Experience with 3D design tools or digital product creation workflows is preferred.
- Familiarity with AI-powered rendering or visualization tools is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, or product construction is preferred.
- Exposure to circular design and sustainable product development principles is preferred.
- Knit product design, materials, and construction through coursework, internships, or early-career experience is a plus.
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Sketching
- Concepting
- Technical Specifications
- 3D Design Tools
- Digital Product Creation Workflows
- AI-powered Rendering
- AI-powered Visualization
- Manufacturing Processes
- Materials Knowledge
- Product Construction
- Circular Design
- Sustainable Product Development
- Knit Product Design
Location
- Denver, CO
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1-2 years preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $60,480.00 USD - $75,600.00 USD annually
Benefits
- Eligible for annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
- General overview of benefit programs available on www.MyVFbenefits.com.
- Detailed benefit information provided during the hiring process.
About the Company
- At The North Face, we believe great exploration starts with great gear!
- VF values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental 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 federal, state or local laws.
- VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.
- VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements.