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Associate Color Designer

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.

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

What Will You Do?

A day in the life of an associate color designer at The North Face looks a little like this:

• You support the design team with seasonal trend and market research, concept ideation and color design application.
• You execute and create color palette work, mood boards, color decks and tools with direction from designers and the design manager, with a defined scope.
• You focus on learning foundational skills within design process, systems, DNA, brand culture + build cross functional collaboration.
• You have a basic understanding of brand aesthetic, consumer color trends, and color concepts.
• You have a passion for the details, learning and contribute to team reviews, workshops and events.

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 1-3 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 color, trend and product design fields (within apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories)
• Experience doing trend research across performance and/or lifestyle products
• Core understanding of color trends across performance and/or lifestyle products
• Experience applying a color palette onto CADS and/or Croquis
• Concept ideation, color theory & storytelling
• Understanding of the design process and working to key milestones and deadlines
• Experience working in Adobe suite, Figma, Microsoft
• Attention to detail
• Cross functional and team collaboration
• Flexibility and change mindset are key
• A passion for Snow, Climb and Trail and lifestyle product

What Do We Offer You?

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 do.

To learn more about The North Face's benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click "Looking to Join VF".

To learn more about The North Face's Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to

Now We Have A Question For You.

Are you in?

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 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.

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