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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. Yesterday’s “Off The Wall” moment is today’s 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 (https://www.vans.com/en-us/careers) or www.vans.com (https://www.vans.com/en-us) .

What will you do?

A day in the life of a **Senior Design Manager, Women’s Apparel** at Vans looks a little like this:

Vans is seeking a talented and experienced leader to drive the creative and strategic direction of Vans Women’s Apparel. This elevated role requires a visionary with a deep understanding of the culture, community, and activities that define the Vans lifestyle. You will partner closely with the Head of Design to co-create an authentic, timeless, and intentional brand vision that resonates globally.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more:

Design Development

+ Lead the design development of Women’s assortments in line with seasonal concepts.

+ Conduct trend and business analysis to inform design decisions.

+ Create sketches, initial tech packs, fit direction, fabric selection and developments.

+ Allocate colors, develop washes and finishes, and manage submit and bulk approvals.

+ Maintain an “always-on” mindset, initiating 360° development and innovation for the Women’s category.

Team Leadership

+ Manage and inspire the Women’s Apparel Design team through seasonal collections and special projects.

+ Mentor and guide designers, fostering creativity, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

+ Establish efficient work practices through calendar management, process improvements, and tool optimization.

+ Cultivate a collaborative and innovative environment within the team.

+ Coach and develop team members to design authentic, emotive product for the Vans customer.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

+ Partner with regional and global cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, Consumer Insights, etc.) to facilitate the GTM collection pipeline.

+ Oversee the process from pre-season research and development, design and cost-engineering, to bulk approvals.

+ Engage a continuous improvement mindset—finding ways to deliver speed to market, leverage materials and ideas across Men’s, Women’s, and Kids, and maintain deep connection with key partners.

+ Ensure alignment and effective communication across all teams involved.

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. While formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your **10+ years of experience and professional achievements** .

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

+ Ability to translate insights and inspiration into compelling apparel concepts.

+ Deep understanding of the cultural, athletic, archival, and design influences that shape the Vans brand.

+ Ability to conduct trend analysis and market research to inform design decisions.

+ Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.

+ Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.

+ Strong leadership and team management skills.

+ Excellent organizational and planning abilities.

+ Proficiency in design software and tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Hiring Range** **:

$138,240.00 USD - $172,800.00 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 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 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.