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.

Position: Sr. Materials Developer, Apparel

What you will do

As a Senior Materials Developer of Apparel, your responsibility is to work under the guidance of Materials team leadership to support and execute departmental initiatives. Your primary responsibility is to successfully develop a broad range of materials based on the needs of specified product creation teams, while ensuring materials meet the requirements of functionality, QA and compliance standards, and company sustainability goals. You will accomplish this in close collaboration with supply partners, Design, Quality Assurance, Product Management, and VF Sourcing teams. Identify and evaluate processes that will create efficiencies for the Materials department and providing technical support to the Material and Asssociate Developers to advance the use of applied knowledge.

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

Provide technical expertise to Product teams and develop new and innovative materials

Ensure the timely execution of seasonal developments. Anticipate problems and facilitate solutions that minimize sample and production delays.

Develop and foster strong business partnerships with material manufactures.

Support Apparel Materials leadership in execution of departmental objectives and initiatives.

Ensure all QA Testing Lab requirements are met to facilitate the timely testing of raw materials.

Ensure the Product Line Management (PLM) database is consistently updated and accurate.

Collaborate with Creative Services team to assist in presentation of seasonal material trends.

Collaborate and support satellite offices for strategic initiatives and process improvements.

Identify and help develop resolution for problematic processes and tools/systems limitations.

Work with the Business Management team to support company sourcing strategies and supply chain initiatives.

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 4+ years of experience in Apparel/Accessories material development and sourcing.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

Strong product acumen with working knowledge of product development processes, including design, development, sourcing and manufacturing

Excellent collaboration skills and an ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines

Proactive approach to identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best solutions with a values driven commitment to do what is right

Strong organizational skills. Ability to access information accurately and readily when needed.

High degree of agility and adaptability

Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and problem-solving

Passion for your work equal to your passion for getting outside and living it

Availability for domestic and international travel 5% of your time.

What do we offer you?

At The North Face, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about The North Face’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about The North Face’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.thenorthface.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

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.