JanSport: Product Designer

At JanSport, we believe our brand embodies the spirit of self-expression and discovery. Our packs reflect us as people – rugged, ready, and inspired. We’re built to pursue daily adventure and help you discover your world.

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 express ourselves with the bags we carry and the positive movements we support, JanSport just may be the place for you.  

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit JanSport Careers or www.jansport.com.

Product Designer (Jansport)

What will you do?

A day in the life of a product designer at JanSport looks a little like this.

As a key member of the Design team, the Product Designer will assist in the creation and execution of innovative and trend right products that meet the needs of the company’s customers and end users across all product segments and global regions. You will interact regularly with various teams including Design, Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and Sales to share information that will lead to a well-designed product line.

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

• Responsible for the ideation, creation, and presentation of new product designs. Including collections, styles, branding, trims, materials, features, function, and construction methods. 
• Research consumer trends, and innovation concepts in the industry to maintain category leadership in the marketplace. 
• Continuously leverage resources in producing new ideas. Has solid awareness of lifestyle, streetwear and sustainability trends and the ability to interpret these trends though the JanSport lens. 
• Be the point person for a collection or segmentation and collaborate with the design manager, merchandisers, and developers to execute product / line direction. 
• Completes technical design packages including various views, and mechanical drawings to achieve accurate communication of designs to manufacturing partners. 
• Adhere to the product development calendar and hits all deadlines. 
• Submit new materials and trim seasonally. 
• Create and communicate visual presentations. 

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 you’ll need to succeed and excel. A bachelor’s degree in art and design, fashion, or related field along with 5 years of experience is required. Equivalent years of experience in a substantially similar industry may be considered in lieu of a degree to be determined by the nature of the specific job and the hiring manager’s criteria. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Ability to use good judgement, reasoning, and self-editing while designing/creating designs
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to present concepts to product teams and review boards in a persuasive manner. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment while switching gears frequently. 
• Able to create and execute highly successful products with an entrepreneurial spirit. 
• Skilled in 2D Sketching and product ideation 
• Skilled in Illustrator 
• Basic skills in Photoshop 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of apparel/soft goods construction and manufacturing processes. 
• Basic knowledge of product costs and impact of design 
• Good organizational skills. Computer literate in MS Office 
• Embraces change and react with speed and agility. 
• Ability to be a team player 
• Personable, professional, and high accountability 

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are You In?

Hiring Range:

$82,080.00 USD - $102,600.00 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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities 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.