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Vans® is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity.
Founded in 1966, Vans has thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through Vans’ four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to help shape and transform the future of our business.

Do you want to know more about the incredible story behind Vans? Have a look at vans.com

Vans® is part of VF Corporation 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®, Dickies®, Eastpak®, Kipling®, icebreaker®, Napapijri® and many more. 

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 here too.



Retail & Consumer Goods

Vans

Design

Costa Mesa

As Senior Footwear Designer for the Lifestyle team, you’ll sketch and render visionary concepts for uppers, midsoles and outsoles, utilizing the appropriate manufacturing technologies. You’ll also be responsible for color and material selection. A deep connection to the consumer and culture is essential for this position. You will partner with Product Development on creation and manufacturing of footwear products. You will produce a high level of output typically consisting of 3 – 6 new footwear concept and 10 – 15 color collections per season. You will interact regularly with various category Design, Development, Merchandising and Marketing in order to gather ideas and create innovative products. Apply today to be a part of the fun and creative team who designs our original footwear product. Join the Vans Family By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do. How You Will Make a Difference What you will do &amp; how you will do it: Utilizes merchandise briefs to create footwear concepts and collections. Conceptualize, sketch and render original footwear concepts. Executes in a timely manner upper and tooling designs, techpacks and seasonal color CADS. Partners with Footwear Development team to bring ideas to mass production. Research consumer attitudes to identify emerging and current trends. Presents to the team via trend boards, prototypes, and samples. Expert narrative development, written, and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver project presentations to Senior leadership What success looks like: Develop strong cross functional partnerships Resilient, agile, and optimistic. Can embrace ambiguity and the fluid nature of early stages of product design and keep teammates and projects moving Influential and able to collaborate across a matrix organization, successfully navigating the connectivity between in-line business and cross category partners Your diverse experiences and background enable you to provide a unique perspective to fuel our global growth. Additionally, you are inclusive and value differing points of view. Free To Be, Inclusion &amp; Diversity As a mission-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Skills for Success Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+ years Educational Position Requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements. What we expect you already know: Expert knowledge and ability of product design, including ideation, development, specification, footwear and sneaker manufacturing process and final execution of designs that balance innovation, performance, and style for Lifestyle consumers Understanding of the street culture consumer, market and trends, and the ability to spot trends in advance Excellent problem solving skills, interpersonal, and communication skills Must be a strong teammate and successful collaborator, who embraces differences and values diverse perspectives Proficient with computer design software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop) and business computer software (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint; Apple Keynote) Additional 3D design software knowledge a plus Professional presentation skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret product design briefs VF Values: Integrity, Consumer-Focused, Growth Mindset, Simplicity, Win Together

As Senior Footwear Designer for the Lifestyle team, you’ll sketch and render visionary concepts for uppers, midsoles and outsoles, utilizing the appropriate manufacturing technologies. You’ll also be responsible for color and material selection. A deep connection to the consumer and culture is essential for this position. You will partner with Product Development on creation and manufacturing of footwear products. You will produce a high level of output typically consisting of 3 – 6 new footwear concept and 10 – 15 color collections per season. You will interact regularly with various category Design, Development, Merchandising and Marketing in order to gather ideas and create innovative products. Apply today to be a part of the fun and creative team who designs our original footwear product. Join the Vans Family By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do. How You Will Make a Difference What you will do & how you will do it:  Utilizes merchandise briefs to create footwear concepts and collections. Conceptualize, sketch and render original footwear concepts. Executes in a timely manner upper and tooling designs, techpacks and seasonal color CADS. Partners with Footwear Development team to bring ideas to mass production. Research consumer attitudes to identify emerging and current trends. Presents to the team via trend boards, prototypes, and samples. Expert narrative development, written, and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver project presentations to Senior leadership What success looks like: Develop strong cross functional partnerships Resilient, agile, and optimistic. Can embrace ambiguity and the fluid nature of early stages of product design and keep teammates and projects moving Influential and able to collaborate across a matrix organization, successfully navigating the connectivity between in-line business and cross category partners Your diverse experiences and background enable you to provide a unique perspective to fuel our global growth. Additionally, you are inclusive and value differing points of view. Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity As a mission-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Skills for Success Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+ years Educational Position Requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements. What we expect you already know: Expert knowledge and ability of product design, including ideation, development, specification, footwear and sneaker manufacturing process and final execution of designs that balance innovation, performance, and style for Lifestyle consumers Understanding of the street culture consumer, market and trends, and the ability to spot trends in advance Excellent problem solving skills, interpersonal, and communication skills Must be a strong teammate and successful collaborator, who embraces differences and values diverse perspectives Proficient with computer design software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop) and business computer software (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint; Apple Keynote) Additional 3D design software knowledge a plus Professional presentation skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret product design briefs VF Values: Integrity, Consumer-Focused, Growth Mindset, Simplicity, Win Together 

Vans: Senior Designer, Lifestyle Footwear - Vans

Vans: Senior Designer, Lifestyle Footwear

You need a degree in Marketing, experience in social media management, understanding of trends, strong communication skills, data analysis abilities, creativity, and a passion for skateboarding & action sports.

You will lead global social media strategy, manage platforms, foster community engagement, uphold brand voice, execute campaigns, analyze data, and oversee team for Vans.

Bachelors

Marketing

What you will do: <ul><li>As the Brand Social &amp; Community Manager at Vans, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and amplifying our brand presence across social media platforms. You will be responsible for cultivating a dynamic community, driving engagement, and creating meaningful connections with our diverse audience.</li></ul>How you will do it: <ul><li>Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Vans' brand identity and marketing goals.</li><li>Global Brand Social Platforms Management: Lead and owning global social calendar and platform positioning based on social media strategy, partner with content creation team and categories, regions to conceptualize and create compelling and shareable content for various social media channels, ensuring alignment with brand values.</li><li>Community Building &amp; Management: Foster a strong sense of communities among Vans enthusiasts, encouraging interaction, user-generated content, and brand advocacy.</li><li>Brand Tone &amp; Voice: Maintain and enhance the Vans brand voice across social media platforms, ensuring consistency and authenticity based on our brand positioning.</li><li>Campaign Management: Plan and execute social media campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve campaign objectives.</li><li>Social Listening &amp; Rection: Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and brand mentions, providing insights to inform strategy and brand reaction moment.</li><li>Crises management: Monitoring social platforms and providing directions based on unexpected social events.</li><li>Analytics and Reporting: Utilize data and analytics tools to measure the success of social media efforts, providing regular reports and insights for continuous improvement.</li><li>Team management: Lead and manage global social media team and agencies to drive global consistency and local relevancy.</li></ul>Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+ yearsEducational Position Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience in social media management and community building, preferably in the action sports, lifestyle or digital industry.</li><li>Strong understanding of social media trends, platforms, and best practices.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with a creative and strategic mindset.</li><li>Ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights for optimization.</li><li>Creative thinker with a passion for exploring new and innovative marketing channels.</li><li>Passionate for skateboarding &amp; action sports.</li></ul>

What you will do: As the Brand Social & Community Manager at Vans, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and amplifying our brand presence across social media platforms. You will be responsible for cultivating a dynamic community, driving engagement, and creating meaningful connections with our diverse audience.How you will do it: Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Vans' brand identity and marketing goals.Global Brand Social Platforms Management: Lead and owning global social calendar and platform positioning based on social media strategy, partner with content creation team and categories, regions to conceptualize and create compelling and shareable content for various social media channels, ensuring alignment with brand values.Community Building & Management: Foster a strong sense of communities among Vans enthusiasts, encouraging interaction, user-generated content, and brand advocacy.Brand Tone & Voice: Maintain and enhance the Vans brand voice across social media platforms, ensuring consistency and authenticity based on our brand positioning.Campaign Management: Plan and execute social media campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve campaign objectives.Social Listening & Rection: Monitor social media channels for trends, conversations, and brand mentions, providing insights to inform strategy and brand reaction moment.Crises management: Monitoring social platforms and providing directions based on unexpected social events.Analytics and Reporting: Utilize data and analytics tools to measure the success of social media efforts, providing regular reports and insights for continuous improvement.Team management: Lead and manage global social media team and agencies to drive global consistency and local relevancy.Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+ yearsEducational Position Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.Proven experience in social media management and community building, preferably in the action sports, lifestyle or digital industry.Strong understanding of social media trends, platforms, and best practices.Excellent communication skills with a creative and strategic mindset.Ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights for optimization.Creative thinker with a passion for exploring new and innovative marketing channels.Passionate for skateboarding & action sports.

Brand Social & Community Manager - Vans

Brand Social & Community Manager

You love customer interactions and have a positive attitude. Passionate about fashion and retail, with strong English communication skills. Flexible availability for weekends and holidays.

You will provide top-level customer service, knowledge of products, maintain merchandising standards, stay updated on trends, and follow operational procedures.

Hospitality & Retail

Cambridge

Join us now for the chance to be part of an amazing team and be responsible for providing our customers with a memorable shopping experience! We’re looking for a passionate Sales Associate (perm, part-time) to join our Vans team based in Cambridge .As a Sales Associate you will inspire our customers, deliver an excellent service, and help maintain the highest standards on our shop floor.Vans is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. We are determined. We are connected to our consumers and to each other. We are inclusive. We are expressive and Fun. And most of all, we are a family.Let’s talk about the role! We believe that our Sales Associates have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation but empower our people to take responsibility at store level.How you’ll make a difference We expect that our Sales Associates help deliver a memorable retail experience by:<ul><li>Providing the highest level of customer service, ensuring that all customers are treated with respect</li><li>Developing a thorough knowledge of products in store</li><li>Maintaining merchandising standards in accordance with brand guidelines</li><li>Keeping up to date with current trends and the brand’s place within the market</li><li>Following all operational procedures in the store and in the stock room.</li></ul>What makes you the perfect Sales Associate? <ul><li>You love interacting with customers. You set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands-on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience.</li><li>You have a positive can-do attitude, facing all situations in the store</li><li>You are passionate about our brand, fashion, and retail in general</li><li>You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary)</li><li>You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary</li></ul>Previous experience is great but not necessary. What matters most of all is that you live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.What’s in it for you? We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.Most companies say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (btw we offer 50%!). And we offer the same. Only different. Along with this you will have:Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brandsA supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we doTailored training. From a n induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personallyFree to Be We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.

Join us now for the chance to be part of an amazing team and be responsible for providing our customers with a memorable shopping experience! We’re looking for a passionate Sales Associate (perm, part-time) to join our Vans team based in Cambridge .As a Sales Associate you will inspire our customers, deliver an excellent service, and help maintain the highest standards on our shop floor.Vans is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. We are determined. We are connected to our consumers and to each other. We are inclusive. We are expressive and Fun. And most of all, we are a family.Let’s talk about the role! We believe that our Sales Associates have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation but empower our people to take responsibility at store level.How you’ll make a difference We expect that our Sales Associates help deliver a memorable retail experience by:Providing the highest level of customer service, ensuring that all customers are treated with respectDeveloping a thorough knowledge of products in storeMaintaining merchandising standards in accordance with brand guidelinesKeeping up to date with current trends and the brand’s place within the marketFollowing all operational procedures in the store and in the stock room.What makes you the perfect Sales Associate? You love interacting with customers. You set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands-on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience.You have a positive can-do attitude, facing all situations in the storeYou are passionate about our brand, fashion, and retail in generalYou have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary)You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessaryPrevious experience is great but not necessary. What matters most of all is that you live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.What’s in it for you? We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.Most companies say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (btw we offer 50%!). And we offer the same. Only different. Along with this you will have:Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brandsA supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we doTailored training. From a n induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personallyFree to Be We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.

Sales Associate (Part-time) - Cambridge - Vans

Sales Associate (Part-time) - Cambridge

You love customer interactions, have a positive attitude, passion for our brand, good communication skills, and flexibility with scheduling.

You will provide top-notch customer service, maintain merchandising standards, stay updated on trends, and follow operational procedures in store and stock room.

York

<ul><li>We believe that our Sales Associates have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation but empower our people to take responsibility at store level.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>

We believe that our Sales Associates have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation but empower our people to take responsibility at store level.  

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