Vans: Designer, Women's Apparel

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live Off The Wall embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterdays Off The Wall moment is todays new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community. 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 people who think and live Off the Wall, Vans just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com. WHAT YOU'LL DO: At Vans, we believe great design doesnt just follow cultureit helps shape it. As our Women's Apparel Designer, you'll bring the Off The Wall spirit to life through product that connects with women around the globe, blending trend-right relevance, creative storytelling, and authentic brand expression. From first sketch to final product, you'll partner across Merchandising and Development to create apparel that resonates with our consumer, pushes creative boundaries, and earns a place in their everyday lives. Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, Women's Apparel, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the Vans Women's business. Lets break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Responsible for market research, creating seasonal inspiration boards, designs, tech pack creation, and fit. Determine material selection, color details, and styling details. Responsible for knowledge of cost components and ability to design products that hit margin targets. Create computer design; sketches, graphics, print artwork, multiple colorways and storyboards. Create visual presentations and follow up with all design details. Deliver presentation of designs at line reviews and product launches. Oversee the fitting of garments and review product details to ensure product execution meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards. Review details on prototypes with developer and merchandiser. Share responsibility for development and merchandiser for final product results. Adhere to all calendar dates. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills youll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 3-5 years of experience and professional achievements. The foundation skills you will need in this position are: Bachelors degree in design or equivalent experience in accessories or apparel Expert knowledge of the Adobe Suite Experience in 3D and Generative AI Excellent sense of style and color Thorough knowledge of the global lifestyle/action sports market Possess strong presentation, listening, verbal, and written communication skills Ability to multitask managing design work with business requests In-depth knowledge of design techniques and processes Comprehension in manufacturing process design, development, fit and production Capable of contributing to the design process with the team and partnering with product development Follows through with all tasks, assignments to meet product development calendar Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, procedures and other business practices, guidelines and documents Demonstrates the ability to synthesize aesthetic inspiration from vintage, forwardthinking design, and mainstream consumer expectations to create relevant, compelling product concepts Location requirement: Hybrid schedule in-office in Costa Mesa, CA. Hiring Range: $82,080.00 USD - $102,600.00 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 individuals 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. VF Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face® et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est lune des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et daccessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF sengage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité VF sengage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à léchelle mondiale. VF sengage à offrir légalité des chances en matière demploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, lâge, lorigine nationale, la religion, lorientation sexuelle, lidentité ou lexpression de genre, létat matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut dancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. VF sengage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes dautonomie, de dignité, dintégration et dégalité des chances. Pour ce faire, VF sefforcera de cerner, de prévenir et déliminer les obstacles à laccessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière daccessibilité prévues par lADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. VF sengage à assurer laccessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour laccessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveau AA, ainsi quaux normes de conception accessible de lADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. Si vous avez besoin dune mesure dadaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à PeopleServices@vfc.com 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 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 basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to PeopleServices@vfc.com.