Senior Technical Designer, Apparel As Senior Technical Designer, Apparel, you will work under the guidance of Product Development team Sr Leadership and execute department initiatives. You will lead and manage the fit execution of the most complex products, high-profile initiatives, and strategic business categories. This role independently manages challenging fit projects while influencing fit standards and best practices across the organization. The Senior Technical Designer serves as the primary escalation point for complex fit, sizing, grading, and construction-related issues. You will partner with Design, Standards, Product Development, Sourcing, and vendors to translate fit intent into 3D and physical prototype samples, ensuring proportions, measurements, pattern execution, construction, and graded size expectations meet or exceed standards for quality, performance, and consumer comfort. You will own fit specifications, measurement standards, fit comments, fit corrections, size set reviews, style files, records, and samples associated with assigned products and related programs. You will provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams on fit intent, size consistency, pattern execution, grading, construction impact, and technical requirements. How You Will Make a Difference: Lead end-to-end fit execution for complex apparel products from concept through bulk production approval. Own fit strategy for high-risk, high-profile, and innovation-driven product categories. Ensure products meet fit intent, measurement standards, grading expectations, size consistency, construction feasibility, and consumer comfort objectives. Translate designer intent into fit direction for 3D and physical prototypes while recommending pattern, proportion, construction, and grading solutions to reduce approval timelines and fit iterations. Own fit specifications, measurement accuracy, fit comments, fit corrections, size set records, style files, samples, and production-ready fit documentation. Consistently use blocks, fit guardrails, and standards to ensure alignment and consistency across the Technical Design team. Lead fit reviews, size set reviews, risk assessments, and fit readiness activities with cross-functional partners. Serve as a subject matter expert in fit standards, sizes, pattern impact, grading principles, size consistency, and technical execution. Collaborate with Product Development when construction, materials, or workmanship adjustments affect fit. Resolve complex fit issues, evaluate pattern and grading risks, and recommend practical mitigation strategies. Partner with Technical Design, Standards, Product Development, Sourcing, vendors, and manufacturers to align fit intent, measurement requirements, construction impact, timelines, and production readiness. Own communication for fit direction, fit comments, measurement requirements, size set execution, and fit risk resolution for seasonal styles with sourcing and vendors. Support vendor capability discussions, factory onboarding, and the advancement of fit execution best practices. Identify and lead process improvements in fit standards, size set reviews, grading alignment, calendar optimization, and special projects with minimal supervision. Mentor Associate and Mid-level Fit Specialists while supporting onboarding, technical training, and team alignment. Collaborate closely with Technical Design, Standards, Product Development, and Wear Testing teams to align priorities, ensure fit consistency, share expertise, and deliver best-in-class products. Travel seasonally to overseas manufacturers to support fit execution, vendor alignment, size set reviews, and production readiness. What You Will Bring: Degree in Technical Design, Apparel Design, Patternmaking, Grading, Product Development, or a related field, and/or equivalent work experience. 6+ years of progressive experience in apparel technical design, fit, patternmaking, grading, or complex category work. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus. Strong technical apparel acumen with knowledge of fit processes, garment construction, patternmaking, grading, specifications, tech packs, PLM/PDM systems, sourcing, and manufacturing. Proactive approach to identifying root causes of fit, construction, and technical issues while developing practical, value-driven solutions. Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to manage multiple fit calendars, sample review timelines, and deadlines. Working knowledge of PLM/PDM systems; exposure to 2D and 3D fit tools such as Gerber, Lectra, Browzwear, CLO, VStitcher, or Optitex is a plus. High degree of agility and adaptability, with the ability to work under pressure and navigate change with open-mindedness and flexibility. Keen interest in fit innovation, digital tools, technical problem-solving, and product excellence. Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools, improving fit processes, and solving complex technical challenges. Passion for your work equals your passion for getting outside and living it. Hiring Range: $103,680.00 USD - $129,600.00 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. Please 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 require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals 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 Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face® et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est l’une des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d’accessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF s’engage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité VF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. VF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. VF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, de dignité, d’intégration et d’égalité des chances. Pour ce faire, VF s’efforcera de cerner, de prévenir et d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière d’accessibilité prévues par l’ADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. VF s’engage à assurer l’accessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveau AA, ainsi qu’aux normes de conception accessible de l’ADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. Si vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à [email protected] 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 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 basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [email protected].

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