Concept Designer, Innovation, Equipment

Concept Designer, Innovation Equipment – Packs and Accessories (Global TNF)

What You Will Do

As an Equipment Concept Designer on the Innovation team, you’ll help shape the future of The North Face by pushing the boundaries of packs and accessories design and functionality. You’ll collaborate closely with materials and development teams to create innovative, bold, and functional solutions for our consumers’ most complex challenges. Your experience with and understanding of equipment functionality and construction will help bring visionary concepts to life. You’ll also support the team through compelling visual storytelling and presentations, and ensure design intent carries through to product launch in partnership with the in-line team. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Concept Design, Innovation.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Create innovative product designs that respond to the brief, considering the problem to solve, target price, consumer needs, and TNF design DNA.
• Build mood boards and conduct research on function and construction to inform concept direction, presenting your work to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct technical research on industry trends to help drive the development of new product technologies.
• Partner with Product Management to clarify briefs and define the core problem to solve.
• Collaborate with the materials team to clearly brief new fabric, trim, and hardware needs, ensuring functional intent is well defined.
• Influence and collaborate with in-line teams to support the adoption of new technologies, aligned with product launch strategies.
• Support the creation of tech packs for all new styles, ensuring clear communication of design, construction, and functional intent.
• Contribute to the development of content for in-person knowledge transfer and technical training sessions across global product teams.
• Travel to factories and suppliers to engage in hands-on product development and concept creation.

What You Will Bring

• 4+ years of relevant experience in technical equipment design and development
• BA or BS in Equipment Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent experience
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Strong product acumen and working knowledge of outdoor equipment development processes (Innovation, TD, PM, Design)
• A curiosity for emerging technologies and a desire to develop or apply skills in digital product creation, computational design, and AI-driven concepting to elevate equipment innovation
• Hands-on experience with CAD software; 3D software experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Strong understanding of equipment construction, with flat sketching and illustration skills
• Passion for the outdoors and the products you design—your creativity and decision making is fueled by real-world experience
• High degree of agility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and solving complex problems

Hiring Range:

$82,944.00 USD - $103,680.00 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