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Vans Associate Designer, Material Concepts
Vans Associate Designer, Material ConceptsVF Corporation • Costa Mesa, California, USA
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Vans Associate Designer, Material Concepts

Vans Associate Designer, Material Concepts

VF Corporation • Costa Mesa, California, USA
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Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live Off The Wall embracing the youthful spirit of freedom non-conformity and relentless progression. Yesterdays Off The Wall moment is todays new normal and at Vans we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.

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 people who think and live Off the Wall Vans just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture visit Vans Careers or .

What will you do

A day in the life of an Associate Designer Materials Concepts at Vans looks a little like this.

Youll support the Senior Manager of Material Concepts in developing seasonal direction and material palettes that inspire and guide our global footwear and apparel design teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute creatively while learning the fundamentals of material innovation trend storytelling and seasonal design execution.

Lets break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

  • Assist in preparing and refining seasonal material palettes for footwear and apparel.
  • Help create visual tools for key seasonal milestones.
  • Support cross-category alignment by maintaining and updating material application guides.
  • Research emerging trends and materials to provide inspiration for seasonal concepts.
  • Partner with the material development team to maintain the material archive.
  • Prepare digital and physical presentation assets for internal and external reviews.
  • Track key tasks and timelines to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
  • Support creation and distribution of seasonal material assets.

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 foundation skills youll need to succeed and excel. Additionally while formal education in a related field is great to have we are most interested in your 0-2 years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are :

  • Bachelors degree in Design Textiles or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Basic understanding of material properties color theory and textile design fundamentals.
  • Working knowledge in Adobe Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Keynote and Excel.
  • Ability to create clear polished and visually compelling design assets.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Clear communication and collaboration across teams.
  • Eagerness to learn take initiative and grow in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to balance multiple projects while maintaining creative consistency.
  • Familiarity with AI design tools is a plus.
  • Location requirement : Hybrid schedule in-office in Costa Mesa CA.

    What do we offer you

    At Vans 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 Vans benefits package follow this and click Looking to Join VF.

    To learn more about Vans Diversity and Inclusion efforts go to .

    Now WE have a question for YOU.

    Are you in

    Hiring Range :

    $60480.00 USD - $75600.00 USD annually

    Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan sales incentive orcommissionpotential. 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 years medical plan rates on 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 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 individuals 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 . 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.

    Required Experience :

    IC

    Key Skills

    Mac Os,Interior Design,Layout Design,Retail Sales,CAD,Adobe Creative Suite,Detailing,Strategic Planning,Adobe Photoshop,Autocad,Adobe Illustrator,Word Processing

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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