Vans: Senior Designer, Women's Apparel

Senior Women's Apparel Designer

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. Yesterday's "Off The Wall" moment is today's 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.

Vans is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Women's Apparel Designer to lead the design development of our Women's assortments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design, trend analysis and team management, with a passion for creating innovative apparel.

Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Design Development

Drive the design development of Women's assortments in line with seasonal concepts.

Conduct trend and business analysis to inform design decisions.

Create sketches, initial tech packs, fit direction, fabric selection and developments.

Allocate colors, develop washes and finishes, and manage submit and bulk approvals.

Team Management

Manage and motivate the Women's Apparel Design team through the design development of seasonal collections and special projects.

Create work practices through calendar, process/tools efficiencies, and improvements.

Foster a collaborative and innovative environment within the team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with regional and global cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, Consumer Insights, etc.) to facilitate the GTM collection pipeline.

Oversee the process from pre-season research and development, design and cost-engineering, to bulk approvals.

Ensure alignment and effective communication across all teams involved.

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 5+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Ability to translate insights and inspiration into compelling apparel concepts.
• Ability to conduct trend analysis and market research to inform design decisions.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Merchandising, Product Development) to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Proficiency in design software and tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range: $96,768.00 USD - $120,960.00 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.