COMPLETE The North Face: Senior Product Developer, Footwear - USCA > USA > Colorado > Denver - VF Denver

The primary responsibility of the Senior Developer Footwear is to manage the end-to-end development process to produce best in class product from concept thru buy ready.  The Senior Developer will be responsible for the development, engineering, costing and specification processes of creating innovative and technologically advanced products that meet the needs of our customers and end users.  In this role, the Senior Developer will be overseeing and managing the cross functional efforts across the brand including Product Management, Design, Materials, Costing, our Asia Development team, and Sourcing Organization.

Join the North Face Family

The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we've lived by our “true north,” the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives. To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve.

As we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:

• Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible.

• Protect the places where we live, play, and operate.

• Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.

Position: Senior Product Developer, Footwear (Global TNF)

Unless prohibited by applicable law, please note it is a condition of your employment to abide by Company policy, including VF's COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Policy. In accordance with the policy, absent need for reasonable medical or religious accommodation or other exemption as allowed by state or local law, all eligible associates must present proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 on the first day of employment. A copy of the policy and state specific addendum is attached for your reference.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• Manages the development of key seasonal innovations and company product lines as assigned.

• Plans and tracks the development of products to ensure a timely completion following the predetermined product development calendar.

• Aligns seasonally with the fit and wear testing department to properly test and validate product performance, fit, and comfort.

• Able to develop product to target costs meeting or exceeding brand margin and profitability requirements.

• Develops products, recommends materials, and construction techniques that meet Design expectations.

• Interacts with Product Director, Product Manager, Design, Marketing, Asia Development resources, to create product that exceeds consumer expectations for performance, fit, and comfort.

• Performs these and other duties as assigned.

How you will do it:

• Partner with the Denver product creation team, Asia Sourcing team, FTW leadership, All Triangles, and other internal and external customers to establish yourself as the lead for this role.

• Establish seasonal fit, wear test, and field testing plans for your products with the category teams.

• Work with the category teams to clearly understand product attributes and consumer benefits and create product that meets these needs from a performance, fit, comfort, and costing standpoint.

• Clearly understand the seasonal financial directives and work with the costing team to establish strategic initiatives each season to mitigate cost increases to meet seasonal margin and brand financial targets.

• Lead the development of new materials, construction techniques, and processes, to create innovative and technically superior products each season in conjunction with the timelines of the Company’s business strategies.

What success looks like:

• You have established yourself as the owner of your projects and lead for development in your Dome teams.

• Products you have created exceed consumer expectations for performance, fit, and comfort.

• All products are developed to meet calendar timelines for key milestones.

• Products are engineered to cost and meet specified FOB and category margin targets.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Educational Position Requirements

• Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+ years of experience in Technical Design/Product Development in a medium or large size company, preferably in the outdoor industry.

• Educational/Position Requirements: bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or Manufacturing; or Degree or Certification in Footwear Design, construction; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills for Success

• Demonstrates great interpersonal skills, including the ability to create trust with cross functional teams.

• Able to lead meetings and implement new plans and policies with optional supervision.

• Able to independently manage all aspects of moderate to high complexity products.

• Demonstrates a solid knowledge of fit, pattern making, and construction expertise, as well as knowledge of manufacturing processes.

• Demonstrates a solid knowledge of product category, product materials, and product development lifecycle.

• Participates in special projects, process, or calendar optimization with supervision.

• Able to resolve conflict with coaching.

• Able to proactively troubleshoot and proposes solutions to problems with moderate complexity.

• Demonstrates clear and accurate verbal and written communication.

• Participates in goal setting. Drives results to achieve goals.

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.

• Demonstrates proficient computer skills in MS Office software, Adobe Illustrator, PLM, and Specification Management programs.  PLM use is required.

• Deadline driven with a track record for delivering great results on time.

VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What’s In It for You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy, and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com.

We just have one question. Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$95,040.00 USD - $118,800.00 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.