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Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in recruiting for design and creative-related roles within footwear and apparel
  • Experience developing sourcing strategies for niche and highly competitive talent markets
  • Strong sourcing expertise and a passion for design and innovation

Responsibilities

  • Manage a full requisition workload across brands from individual contributor through Director-level positions
  • Create and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, HRBPs, and functional leaders
  • Evaluate candidate portfolios and collaborate with design leadership to calibrate creative excellence
  • Deliver exceptional candidate experience through all stages of the hiring process

Key facts

Other skills

  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Innovation
  • Relationship Building
  • Collaboration

About the company

Vans logo

Vans

Apparel & Fashion

Vans is a globally iconic skate brand, forever 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 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, and we are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts. At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by five values: 1.Effortless Authenticity: We embrace those who are unapologetically themselves. 2.Radical Creativity: Creativity remains key to everything we do. 3.Unconventional Community: We are inclusive and connected to our consumers, our communities and each other. 4.Relentless Passion: We listen to our people, our athletes and our consumers. 5.Playful Irreverence: We see through the eyes of youth and celebrate the underdog spirit, so we never take ourselves too seriously. VF Corporation VF Corporation is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. That’s what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryApparel & Fashion
Company size10001

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Job description

At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity.  So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture - visit VF Careers or www.vfc.com.

What will you do?

VF Corporation is seeking an experienced recruiter to support hiring across Product Creation functions for our portfolio of iconic brands. This role serves as a talent partner to design, merchandising and creative leaders, driving full-cycle recruiting efforts while building diverse, high-quality talent pipelines in competitive talent markets. The ideal candidate brings deep experience recruiting creative and product talent, strong sourcing expertise and a passion for design and innovation.

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

  • Manage a full requisition workload across brands from individual contributor through Director-level positions utilizing VF’s talent selection process
  • Create and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, HRBPs and functional leaders
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for Product Creation talent, developing deep knowledge of the market, competitors and talent landscape
  • Partner closely with Product Design, Merchandising and Creative leaders to understand talent needs and market dynamics
  • Evaluate candidate portfolios and collaborate with design leadership to calibrate creative excellence across varying levels of seniority and design disciplines
  • Deliver exceptional candidate experience through all stages of the hiring process
  • Utilize analytical and strategic thinking to identify opportunities for recruiting process improvements and recommend innovative solutions
  • Maintain accurate candidate records and compliance through Workday and established recruiting processes

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. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

  • Proven success hiring for design and creative-related roles within footwear and apparel
  • Experience developing sourcing strategies for niche and highly competitive talent markets
  • Passion for design, creativity, and product culture
  • Builder mentality with bias for innovation and experimentation
  • Ability to evaluate creative portfolios and partner with design leaders to calibrate creative excellence across varying levels of seniority and design disciplines.
  • Location requirement: While this position can be fully remote, there is preference for this candidate to be based at one of our office locations: Denver, CO; Costa Mesa, CA; Stratham, NH

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

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 peopleservices@vfc.com. 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.

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