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Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? 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? As a Senior Design Manager, Lifestyle, you will design products that drive eyes to the brand, and deliver compelling experiences, all through the lens of the outdoors. You should be able to confidently distill and build upon Design Leadership’s overall vision for footwear at the brand within the lifestyle context. You will likely take responsibility for the output and execution of designs by other designers on staff and you should be interested in and comfortable with providing mentorship inspiration, direction and feedback. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Immerse and stay current with market and consumer trends, whether speaking to athletes, living the brand or checking in on stores. Produce presentations that vividly tell the story of your designs and bring team mates on your journey. Track a design schedule to ensure a timely completion of your work and you will partner with development and category management to bring the products to life. Be a team player and perform these and other duties as assigned. Deep knowledge of the footwear industry design process with an elevated attention to detail and technical skills. Enjoy mentoring, leading and facilitating the effective implementation of a brand-led design vision amongst less-experienced designers. Bring a fresh perspective from a deep passion for footwear, The North Face, and the outdoors. Have the opportunity to grow and expand with knowledgeable creatives, refining and evolving you’re skillset. A passion for sustainable and inclusive design and proactive approach in creating designs that reflect that is encouraged. 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 foundational skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. The skills you will need in this position are: 10+ years of experience in a footwear design related field. An interest and desire to manage and mentor designers and lead category direction. Experience is desirable. Bachelor’s degree in design (industrial / product / footwear), or equivalent combination of education and experience; high proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign in a Mac environment. Experience in designing successful products and collections Strong knowledge and understanding of footwear construction Solid awareness of outdoor, lifestyle and streetwear trends and the and the ability to interpret these trends though the TNF lens Strong knowledge of aesthetic form and the ability to design for different consumers and end uses Good communications skills including ability to present and communicate responsibilities and timelines to designers on team Comprehensive knowledge and experience in creating tech packs. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes Strong knowledge of impact of design on product cost Working Knowledge of 3D footwear creation software Interest and experience in mentoring junior design talent. 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: $138,240.00 USD - $172,800.00 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 and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. P lease 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 [email protected]. 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. VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor. VF Corporation

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