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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 (https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/about-us/careers) or www.thenorthface.com (https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us) .

What will you do?

As a member of the Materials team, the Color Developer is responsible for working closely with both the Color Quality Team and the Color Design Team to support the brand’s seasonal color needs.

The ideal candidate has either spent time as a Color Analyst reviewing lab dips and bulk production, understands the technical components of color, is proficient with a spectrophotometer, and is also well versed in the creative side of the business, or has spent time in a design or creative role and has an interest in managing the technical side of a brand’s color palette while engaging with Design to support their aesthetic vision for the product.

• Develop global seasonal color palette (chosen by design) for apparel, equipment, and footwear.

• Create and maintain seasonal color-calibrated .ase files and corresponding Design tools, as well as oversight of related equipment.

• Manage and communicate color feasibility, restricted approval, and consistency across multiple substrates.

• Create and track the development schedule for color. Manage and enforce calendar dates and deadlines across different product categories and regions. Own updates to the calendar to ensure that key dates are met.

• Support the Design community’s ability to achieve their aesthetic vision for our products through educational seminars and/or services.

• Ensure color consistency across all global TNF categories and functions including apparel, equipment, accessories, and footwear.

• Manage Color QA tools, color libraries (digital and physical), color swatches, and color tools.

• Support the Color Coordinator’s responsibilities related to systems requirements for color, when needed.

• Review, document, and track color lab dip and print submissions

• Identify color issues and make recommendations for solutions, assuring corporate color standards are achieved by all suppliers and are commercially acceptable for production.

• Effectively communicate through challenges with internal and external global color partners

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 foundational skills you’ll need to succeed and excel.

The skills you will need in this position are:

• 3-5 years in Color Development, Design or Graphic Design.

• Experience with color calibrated printing.

• Color science and/or textile product dyeing and finishing experience or training.

• Spectrophotometer operation and related data-management skills.

• Proficient knowledge of the Adobe CC suite.

• Proficient MS Office skills (Word and Outlook).

• Intermediate MS Excel skills.

• Understands the natural tension between QA and Design and can manage tradeoffs accordingly.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excels at creative problem solving, communication, and collaboration.

• High color perception required (color vision). Testing required for qualification.

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 (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30716&co_affid=vfcorp) 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 :

$69,984.00 USD - $87,480.00 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.

P lease 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.

VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.