JanSport : Product Designer Job at VF Corporation in Denver

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At JanSport, we believe our brand embodies the spirit of self-expression and discovery. Our packs reflect us as people – rugged, ready, and inspired. We’re built to pursue daily adventure and help you discover your world. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit JanSport Careers or www.jansport.com.

Product Designer (JanSport)

What will you do?

A day in the life of a product designer at JanSport looks a little like this. As a key member of the Design team, the Product Designer will assist in the creation and execution of innovative and trend-right products that meet the needs of the company’s customers and end users across all product segments and global regions. You will interact regularly with various teams including Design, Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and Sales to share information that will lead to a well-designed product line.

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

Responsible for the ideation, creation, and presentation of new product designs. Including collections, styles, branding, trims, materials, features, function, and construction methods.

Research consumer trends, and innovation concepts in the industry to maintain category leadership in the marketplace.

Continuously leverage resources in producing new ideas. Has solid awareness of lifestyle, streetwear and sustainability trends and the ability to interpret these trends through the JanSport lens.

Be the point person for a collection or segmentation and collaborate with the design manager, merchandisers, and developers to execute product / line direction.

Completes technical design packages including various views, and mechanical drawings to achieve accurate communication of designs to manufacturing partners.

Adhere to the product development calendar and hit all deadlines.

Submit new materials and trims seasonally.

Create and communicate visual presentations.

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. A bachelor’s degree in art and design, fashion, or related field along with 5 years of experience is required. Equivalent years of experience in a substantially similar industry may be considered in lieu of a degree to be determined by the nature of the specific job and the hiring manager’s criteria.

Ability to use good judgement, reasoning, and self-editing while designing / creating designs

Excellent communications skills, including the ability to present concepts to product teams and review boards in a persuasive manner.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment while switching gears frequently.

Able to create and execute highly successful products with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Skilled in 2D Sketching and product ideation

Skilled in Illustrator

Basic skills in Photoshop

Strong knowledge and understanding of apparel / soft goods construction and manufacturing processes.

Basic knowledge of product costs and impact of design

Good organizational skills. Computer literate in MS Office

Embraces change and react with speed and agility.

Ability to be a team player

Personable, professional, and high accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Hiring Range : $82,080.00 USD - $102,600.00 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.

Note : VF values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. If you cannot submit your application because of a disability or incompatible assistive technology, please contact peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law. Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, VF will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design

Industries : Design Services and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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