The North Face: Associate Developer, Equipment & Accessories

The best adventures start with great gear! At The North Face, we're committed to creating innovative equipment and accessories that empower exploration in every environment. As the Associate Developer, you'll help bring bags, backpacks, and accessories from concept to commercialization, partnering with cross-functional teams to build products that inspire people to Never Stop Exploring.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of low-complexity equipment and accessories styles, including bags, backpacks, hats, gloves, and socks, from concept through buy-ready handoff.
• Manage product specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and style information within Flex PLM, ensuring accuracy throughout the development process.
• Contribute to special projects and non-inline product initiatives by maintaining development timelines, specifications, and key deliverables.
• Assist with prototype reviews, documenting feedback and partnering with senior developers to support product refinement and commercialization.
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Development partners to support product execution and gain a broad understanding of the product creation process.
• Communicate clear, concise development updates and escalate issues or risks as needed to maintain project momentum.
• Participate in process improvement, calendar, and team initiatives while building expertise in equipment and accessories development best practices.
• Prioritize workload against key calendar milestones, proactively communicating progress and support needs.
• Maintain sample organization, storage, tracking, and purging activities to support an efficient development environment.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in apparel, equipment, or accessories product development.
• Foundational knowledge of fit, patternmaking, grading, and product construction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with global cross-functional and vendor partners, with the ability to provide clear, actionable sample feedback.
• Understanding of product development, sourcing, and manufacturing processes for equipment and accessories.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities.
• Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical specifications, and tech packs; working knowledge of Flex PLM preferred.
• Familiarity with 3D development tools such as Browzwear, CLO, or Optitex is a plus.
• Adaptable and agile, with the ability to navigate change and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for product innovation, outdoor exploration, and creating best-in-class equipment and accessories.
• Growth mindset with a curiosity for learning new tools, processes, and problem-solving approaches.
• Passion for the outdoors and a connection to The North Face's mission to Never Stop Exploring.

Bachelor's degree in Technical Design, Industrial Design, Product Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Schedule

This role operates on a hybrid schedule out of our HQ in Denver, CO three days a week.

Pay

Hiring Range: $69,120.00 USD - $86,400.00 USD annually

This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.

Benefits

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.