The North Face: Global Technical Developer, Apparel

What you:

will do As a Developer on our Technical Development team, you will manage and lead moderate to high level technical development of assigned styles from design concept through to production ready hand-off. You will partner with design to articulate the fit intent and overall aesthetic into 3D and physical proto samples and will ensure the fit and construction/BOM meets or exceeds expectations of quality and cost.

You will own the specifications for the products, publish and maintain all the records, style files, Bill of Materials, and samples associated with the product and related programs. You will provide guidance and knowledge to the cross functional team on construction and fit. You will lead the cross functional team through a review of fit execution at each proto stage.

You will foster a collaborative and collegial environment across the technical development team and with cross functional partners. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Plan and track the development schedule of prototypes Collaborate with the Standards Team to ensure all products within assigned category are aligned to TNF fit standards and guidelines Ensure consistent execution of fit intent and fit consistency with support from Standards Team through clear analysis, fit corrections, visual adjustments, communication and use of block patterns.
• Develop products, recommend constructions, advise on proper fit by style to meet Design and Merchandising expectations.
• Provide cost engineering solutions to adhere to the target margins with support from Costing Schedule and lead fit sessions with support from Senior TD/TD Manager Identify and assist in the development of department guidelines and standards to ensure operational excellence and consistency across teams.
• Participate in and/or lead special projects, process or calendar optimization with supervision Commercialize assigned styles from SMS to Bulk production and releases specs for Fit and BOM/Construction.

Seasonal travel overseas to manufacturers may be required Train and work in 3D software to review and create virtual prototypes and/or leverage vendor created 3D assets for development to shorten prototype approvals and iterations. 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 4+ years of

experience:

and professional achievements. The foundation

skills:

you will need in this position are: Degree in tech design, patternmaking, or related field and/or equivalent work

experience:

4+ years of

experience:

in Apparel Technical Design Strong verbal and written communication

skills:

including fluency in English (any other language is a plus) Strong product acumen with working knowledge of apparel product development processes/tools/systems, including development, sourcing and manufacturing of technical products Excellent collaboration

skills:

and an ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines Working knowledge of Bill of Materials, Specs and tech packs with

experience:

in PLM/PDM systems, 3D programs (Browzwear, Clo, Optitex), High degree of agility and adaptability with an ability to work under pressure and to navigate change with open mindedness and flexibility A keen interest in innovation and a passion for product Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and problem-solving Passion for your work equal to your passion for getting outside and living it Location requirement: hybrid model at our Denver, CO headquarters.

#LI-JB1 Hiring Range: $82,944.00 USD - $103,680.00 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.MyVF

benefits:

.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 require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals 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. With 40 years in the outdoor industry, The North Face® is the premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technologically advanced exploration apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories.

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Opportunity:

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opportunity:

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