Full-Time
Associate Designer
Posted on 9/10/2026
The North Face
5,001-10,000 employees
Designs outdoor apparel and gear
Compensation Overview
$60.5k - $75.6k/yr
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- One to three or more years of related professional experience.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Design (apparel), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in flat sketching.
- Experience working with computer-aided design tools.
- Experience creating tech packs and production-ready files.
- Experience researching and analyzing design and fashion trends.
- Ability to accept and utilize constructive art direction.
- Ability to lend a unique perspective and express a creative voice.
- Ability to work within the framework of a team.
- Initiative.
- Working knowledge of utilizing color palettes.
- Clear communication and a desire to develop a presenter's mentality.
- Knowledge of the graphic production process.
- Understanding of designing for market, trend, and end uses.
- A strong sense of aesthetics and the ability to design for different consumers.
- Support the organization and production of graphics across the Logowear and Graphics categories.
- Assist in creating tech packs, mock-ups, mood boards, sketches, and graphics.
- Present work effectively to cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Pursue continued learning, skill development, workshops, brand and trend research, and regular briefings from the Design Manager and Global Design leadership.
- Create cohesive graphics that speak to customers and maintain brand values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The North Face provides outdoor clothing, equipment, and footwear for adventure enthusiasts and athletes. It offers jackets, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and various footwear designed for durability and performance across casual hikes to professional expeditions. Its products work by using materials and designs that protect against cold, wet, and rugged conditions, with features like insulating layers, weatherproof shells, load-bearing packs, and rugged tents for different terrain. The company differentiates itself through its strong emphasis on sustainability (including a Renewed program for refurbished clothing), a direct-to-consumer model (online, company stores, and authorized dealers), and active sponsorships and community initiatives that support outdoor athletes and enthusiasts. The North Face aims to help people explore outdoors safely and responsibly by offering reliable gear and services while advancing sustainability in its operations and products.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$28M
Headquarters
Alameda, California
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VF said January 28, 2026 The North Face revenue grew 5% globally.
- The North Face opened Northern Ireland's first standalone store on September 10, 2026.
- Offtrail Ultra launched August 7, 2026, expanding serious trail-running credibility.
What critics are saying
- Elite Apparatech sued VF on March 3, 2026 over $2.23 million in unpaid orders.
- The Berkeley outlet closed July 30, 2026, ending the brand's last hometown retail presence.
- VF's 2023 layoffs and ongoing restructuring pressure The North Face's budgets and staffing.
What makes The North Face unique
- VECTIV running tech pairs Pebax plates, carbon, and DREAM foam for propulsion.
- The brand spans technical outdoor gear and fashion collaborations like Engineered Garments, September 2026.
- Global DTC and wholesale distribution gives The North Face broad reach across markets.
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↑ 2%North Face VECTIV Forward x Engineered Garments drops September 11th. Sep 9, 2026 Key details. Release Date: September 11-12, 2026 * The VECTIV Forward is the first-ever collaboration between The North Face and Engineered Garments. * It converts between a laced running shoe and a slip-on using a swappable tongue cover. * The build pairs a 3D Pebax and carbon plate with a DREAM foam midsole and a SurfaceCTRL outsole. The North Face and Engineered Garments have unveiled the VECTIV Forward, the first sneaker to come out of their debut partnership. The lifestyle-runner hybrid is built around a two-way, modular design that lets the wearer swap between a traditional laced setup and a slip-on silhouette, merging outdoor running tech with a more utilitarian, everyday build. The Forward carries designer Daiki Suzuki's workwear-rooted design language, layered onto The North Face's running-shoe engineering, and it's the two labels' first sneaker project together. It lands as running silhouettes keep getting pulled into fashion rotations, pushing brands to build shoes that hold up on a run and still work as a daily pair. Engineered Garments has worked in footwear before, including its recent Converse Weapon collaboration, and this North Face pairing applies that same utilitarian eye to a performance running platform. JustFreshKicks will keep tracking how the collab rolls out; readers can also browse the sneaker release dates hub for what else is dropping this month. My latest videos. The The North Face x Engineered Garments VECTIV Forward design. Underfoot, the VECTIV Forward runs on a 3D Pebax and carbon plate paired with a DREAM foam midsole, tuned for propulsion and stability whether it's logging miles or just walking around. A rocker-shaped sole and a high-grip SurfaceCTRL outsole round out the running-focused build. The shoe arrives in a monochromatic "Easy Navy/TNF Black" colorway, keeping the palette restrained so the modular construction stays the focal point. Pulling the laces and clipping in the included tongue cover turns the running shoe into a slip-on without changing anything below the foot. What inspired the North Face x Engineered Garments VECTIV Forward collaboration? The shoe merges designer Daiki Suzuki's utilitarian design approach at Engineered Garments with The North Face's running-performance engineering, marking the two labels' first-ever sneaker collaboration. The North Face x Engineered Garments VECTIV Forward release information. The North Face x Engineered Garments VECTIV Forward opens with a presale on Friday, September 11th, 2026 at The North Face Footwear Shinsaibashi and Engineered Garments Tokyo, ahead of a wider online and nationwide release on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. Pricing hasn't been confirmed yet. The North Face x Engineered Garments VECTIV Forward Color: Easy Navy/TNF Black Style Code: TBD Release Date: September 11-12, 2026 Price: TBD Frequently asked questions. When does the North Face x Engineered Garments VECTIV Forward release? Where can you buy the VECTIV Forward? For more sneaker news, follow JustFreshKicks on X, Instagram, and Facebook, and check the release calendar for everything dropping next. Photos: The North Face x Engineered Garments / Peter Sutherland Hermes Sole covers sneaker releases, culture, and the stories behind the silhouettes. From flagship drops to under-the-radar collabs, Hermes tracks what's launching, what's hyped, and what's actually worth lacing up. Equal parts history nerd and release-calendar obsessive. Get the latest sneaker news. Providing sneaker news, release dates, launch links, restock alerts, leaks & more Stay connected. 248,393 Fans 503,038 Followers 657,345 Followers 248,393 Fans 503,038 Followers 657,345 Followers
The North Face x Engineered Garments introduce the VECTIV Forward. Their first-ever collaboration reimagines The North Face's technical runner with a 2-way design that can be worn with or without laces. * The North Face and Engineered Garments debut the VECTIV Forward, a modular lifestyle-runner convertible between laced and slip-on styles. * Launching September 11-12, 2026, the navy/black sneaker blends utilitarian design with performance tech like 3D Pebax plates and DREAM foam. The North Face and Engineered Garments have partnered up for their first-ever collaboration, dropping the versatile VECTIV Forward silhouette. Central to the limited-edition pair is a modular design inspired by designer Daiki Suzuki's utilitarian approach and the outdoor gear label's performance expertise. As sneaker silhouettes originally made for running continue to be embraced by fashion, the need to equally address both function and form is driving innovative solutions. This lifestyle-runner hybrid boasts a transformable two-way design, allowing the wearer to choose between traditional laces for serious running or swapping them out with the complementary tongue cover for a casual slip-on. Below the feet, VECTIV 3D Pebax & carbon plates and a DREAM foam midsole ensure propulsion and stability, along with the rocker structure and high-grip SurfaceCTRL(TM) of the outsole. Built for both strenuous runs and casual strolls, the shoe arrives in a monochromatic "Easy Navy/TNF Black" colorway for a balance of performance and pared-back style. The North Face x Engineered Garments VECTIV Forward will be released for pre-sale at THE NORTH FACE FOOTWEAR Shinsaibashi and ENGINEERED GARMENTS TOKYO from Friday, September 11th, 2026, followed by an online and nationwide release on Saturday, September 12th.
'Stay tuned': Northern Ireland's first The North Face store to open this week. By Claire Cartmill Published 8th Sep 2026, 13:14 BST The internationally recognised outdoor brand will open its first standalone Northern Ireland store at Victoria Square on September 10. Outdoor clothing giant The North Face is set to open its first standalone store in Northern Ireland this week, with the opening date now confirmed. The internationally recognised brand will open its doors at Victoria Square Shopping Centre in Belfast on Thursday, September 10, marking its Northern Ireland debut. The new store will be located on the lower ground floor of the city centre shopping destination and represents another first for Victoria Square. You May Like The Belfast shopping centre confirmed the news on social media, having previously teased the arrival of the outdoor brand after hoarding featuring The North Face branding appeared at the site in July. Announcing the opening date on social media, Victoria Square said: "Save the date, Thursday 10th September 2026. The North Face is opening at Victoria Square - the first store to open in Northern Ireland." They added: "Stay tuned for more." The North Face already has standalone stores across England, Scotland and Wales, but until now has had no dedicated store in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland. Work on the new Belfast outlet has been carried out by Dundonald-based contractor Somerville Fit-Out, which was appointed to deliver the project. When the fit-out was first announced in July, Somerville said it was "proud to be delivering the fit-out for The North Face's first premium store in Northern Ireland".
Date confirmed for opening of NI's first The North Face store. It is another first for Victoria Square. Justin Millar Youth Audience Lead and Content Creator 09:07, 08 Sep 2026 The North Face is set to open its very first Northern Irish store very soon. Article continues below 138205439166 Hoarding with the iconic activewear's branding appeared in July in Victoria Square, teasing the arrival. The Belfast shopping centre took to social media to announce the opening date to their followers. It is set to open its doors on Thursday, September 10, on the lower ground floor of the centre. Article continues below In the post, they let their followers know that "The North Face is opening at Victoria Square - the first store to open in Northern Ireland". Teasing that there might be more information to follow, they said, "Stay tuned for more". You May Like We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info It has become famous for its outerwear and activewear since its inception in 1966. According to its website, The North Face is "Named for the most challenging side of the mountain" and is "driven by the mantra of Never Stop Exploring(TM), our expeditions inspire us to test the outer limits of performance and possibility." The North Face will open in the former Small Kins store, which relocated to another vacant unit to make way for the new store. It will open near Hollister and Sculpted by Aimee in the centre. Article continues below The opening date comes after Abercrombie & Fitch opened in August, which was another first for Northern Ireland.
Todd Spaletto joins Huckberry as Board Member and SVP strategy. September 8, 2026 Austin-based independent men's retailer and lifestyle brand Huckberry has appointed former TNF president Todd Spaletto to its Board of Directors. He will also take on an active advisory role as SVP of strategy. Spaletto has reportedly been working with Huckberry's Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to help shape the company's three-year strategic roadmap and annual operating plan. In his dual capacity as Board Member and SVP of strategy, he will be embedded alongside the ELT - splitting his time between Huckberry's Austin HQ and remotely - to bring operational scale to the company's go-to-market engine while driving growth across brand, product, and channel expansion. "Huckberry has built something genuinely unique in retail - a brand rooted in quality gear, authentic storytelling, and real community," said Spaletto. "Having worked closely with the team on their strategic planning over the last few months, I've seen firsthand the momentum and potential here. I'm excited to work with the team to build on that and help guide the operational scale needed to capture the massive opportunity ahead." Most recently, Spaletto served as president of Public Lands and SVP at Dick's Sporting Goods. He previously served as global president of The North Face. "Todd's track record of scaling iconic outdoor and retail brands speaks for itself, but just as importantly, he understands what has made Huckberry special. He brings the exact mix of operational rigor, brand-building wisdom, and grounded perspective we need as we navigate our next chapter of growth." said Richard Greiner and Andy Forch, Huckberry Founders and Co-CEOs. Spaletto's appointment is said to come as Huckberry continues to expand its footprint from its DTC foundation to an omni-channel strategy across its own stores and network of nation-wide premium wholesale partners. Images courtesy Huckberry