The North Face: Product Developer, Special Projects and Speed (Apparel)
VF Corporation
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 www. thenorthface. com . Product Developer, Special Projects and Speed (Apparel) What you will do. A day in the life of a Product Developer, Special Projects and Speed for apparel at The North Face looks a little like this.
You will develop apparel across a variety of product lines within the Performance and Lifestyle space. Ensuring alignment with the brand`s seasonal direction. Work in in parallel with all stakeholders and cross functional teams and partners to meet the global business needs of the TNF brand.
You will utilize your advanced technical skills and extreme attention to details to manage complexity in a fast passed environment. Identify, propose and activate best solutions to deliver incredible work in a timely manner.
You will own the evolution of product from design concept to salesman samples to bulk production. Strive to create compelling apparel that reflect relevant trends while leveraging the high standards of performance, functionality and purpose the North Face is known for.
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Manage timelines while proactively troubleshooting challenges to keep projects moving on time and delivered with a high standard of execution. Develop and manage cost models towards pre-determined GM% targets for each assigned prod