Vans (A Division Of VF) is THE leading action sports lifestyle company for the youth market. While some companies just started making skate shoes, we’ve been doing it (and doing it right!) since 1966. We reach our off-the-wall customers through the sponsorship of Core Sports™ such as skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing and wakeboarding, and through major entertainment events and venues like the VANS Warped Tour, Vans World Amateur Skateboarding Championships, Vans Triple Crown events, and large-scale Vans skateparks. You name it, if it’s cool, it’s Vans.

VANS operates over 700 retail stores in the U.S. and Europe. We design, market, and distribute active-casual footwear, clothing and accessories, performance footwear for Core Sports™ snowboard boots and snowboard outerwear. VANS also offers the PRO-TEC line of protective helmets and pads through its PRO-TEC label. Check us out at www.vans.com.

We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package, including:
medical, dental, vision, 401K, educational reimbursement, life insurance, sick pay, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid volunteer hours, generous product discount, corporate sponsorship discounts, very casual (yet professional) work environment and work out gym with shower facilities. Let's not forget our ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE!!

Complete design process with a focus on Cut and Sew, to include conceptual direction, trends, fabrications, styling, trims, technical renderings/spec sheets while adhering to design/development calendar. Designs and develops styles for specific classifications and genders from initial concepts through pre-production to achieve accurate delivery while establishing superior fits and construction. Oversees and works coherently with Merchandising and Development to manage the product timeline and general business entities.



Key Responsibilities:

1. Design apparel that is competitive, unique, innovative and upholds the Vans culture and attitude. Work with Category Director incorporating feedback from sales and marketing partners to ensure the consistency and marketability of the line.

2. Identify forward trend and direction through relevant market research. Create seasonal concept boards illustrating theme, trend, color, styling, and fabric direction.

3. Create accurate and thorough design packs for development and vendors to ensure proper execution and establish superior fits and construction.

4. Adhere to design and development calendars to ensure timely delivery of protos and salesman samples.

5. Present apparel designs and concepts at internal line review meetings articulating strategy, design concepts, features, and benefits.

6. Assist in the development and preparation of sales presentations, product launches, and trade shows consisting of sales collateral and set-up.

7. Travel as needed to overseas factories to assist in development and ensure accurate and timely execution of protos.



Education/Experience:
Years of Related Professional Experience: 8+.
Minimum Associate to Bachelor Degree in related field.

Skills:
Competencies in computer design programs, (e.g. Illustrator, Photo Shop,
Freehand)
Complete comprehension in Apparel manufacturing process - design, development,
fit and production
Fabrication background - fibers and yarns, naturals and synthetics
Capable of managing the design process for the team and partnering with product
development
Follows through with all tasks, assignments to meet product development calendar
Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, procedures and other business
practices, guidelines and documents