The North Face: Associate Designer, Apparel Graphics - USCA > USA > Colorado > Denver - VF Denver

What will you do? 
A day in the life of the Associate Apparel Graphic Designer is to conceptualize, design and execute creative projects for The North Face Global Product and Creative department’s needs. This includes Men’s, Women’s and Youth graphic apparel, accessories, equipment, and brand labeling systems.

• Contribute to the innovative, brand-right graphics for all tiers of global apparel and product branding, for both in-line and quick-turn calendars.
• Own the creative process to make sure that the final product aligns with creative direction and meets commercial objectives.
• Collaborates with Creative Directors to create seasonal graphic concepts.
• Design graphic art with planning and forethought around artwork execution: screen-printing techniques, applique, embroidery, and other embellishment methods.
• Continuously leverages resources in producing new ideas. Has solid awareness of outdoor, lifestyle and streetwear trends and the ability to interpret these trends through the TNF lens.
• Creates accurate production files detailing artwork specifications, scale, application materials to vendors. Reviews strike-offs and drives for highest standard of results.
• Produce trend and travel reports and present findings to cross functional teams.
• Continue to learn new software and skills as Graphic design field evolve.  

What do you need to succeed? 

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+ years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are: 

• Developed in presentation skills for storytelling and presenting graphics compellingly (a must).
• Proficient with Adobe CS.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team and must have a track record in executing tasks/projects.
• Excellent project management skills: efficient, organized and collaborative, able to keep track of multiple streams of work and accomplish work through others.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Embrace change and react with speed and agility.
• Flexible and creative problem solver.
• Personal professionalism and accountability.

Hiring Range:

$60,480.00 USD - $75,600.00 USD annually

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

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. 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.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.