The North Face: Product Developer, Apparel

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, Apparel What will you do? A day in the life of a Pro at The North Face looks a little like this.

You will work under the guidance of Product Development team Sr Leadership and execute department initiatives. You will independently own the end-to-end development of assigned styles of moderate to high complexity, with manager support as needed, ensuring products meet design intent, quality, cost, and calendar requirements while partnering cross-functionally with global teams and vendors.

You will partner with design to articulate the overall aesthetic into 3D and physical proto samples and will ensure the garment 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. You will lead the cross functional team through a review of the 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. Own, build, maintain, a