The North Face: Director, Color Design (Global)

The North Face : Director, Color Design (Global)

At The North Face . We were born to Explore. We were born to Disrupt. We were born to Lead.

The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. Founded in the counterculture of Berkeley, CA in 1966 we have a long and storied legacy of enabling exploration, loving and protecting wild places, and creating iconic and technically advanced product.

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.

Our values : Love wild places

Love wild places

Spark curiosity

Dare to disrupt

Create community

Lead with integrity

By joining The North Face, you will help provide the best gear for our athletes and the modern-day explorer. You will also have the opportunity, tools and environment to more deeply explore the world around you and make meaningful, lasting connections.

What You Will Do

As the Global Apparel Color Director, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and leading The North Face’s creative vision.

Your expertise will be instrumental in driving the success of our product and maintaining The North Face’s creative edge.

Your role is responsible for delivering and executing global color direction on a seasonal and annual basis.

How You Will Make A Difference

• Research and analyze global macro color trends, consumer insights & preferences, and competitor strategies to create seasonal color palettes and stories that align with the brand’s vision and identity.
• Collaborate with design, merchandising, marketing, and sourcing teams to ensure color consistency, quality, and feasibility across all product categories, all regions and channels.
• Manage and mentor a team of Color Designers and provide feedback and guidance on color selection, application, and execution.
• Establish and maintain color standards and processes, including color naming, coding, testing, and approval.
• Communicate and present color concepts and direction to internal and external stakeholders, such as senior management, vendors, and media.
• Monitor and evaluate color performance and customer feedback, and provide recommendations for improvement and innovation.
• Innovate in color creation process for new paths to color execution, dying and finishing.
• Innovate in development of training in new color tools like use of DPC within the color team and partnering design teams.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design, textile design, color science, or or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Generally ten years of progressive experience in color design with five years of managerial experience
• Strong knowledge of color theory, psychology, and application, as well as color forecasting and analysis tools and methods.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global environment.
• Knowledge of CAD design applications such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office
• Experience in research and creation of design packages and execution
• Strong knowledge of aesthetic form and the ability to design for different consumers and end uses.

Where You Will Be Located

What’s In It for You

We just have one question. Are you in?

Hiring Range :

$167,616.00 USD - $209,520.00 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.