Vans Junior Copywriter

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.

WHAT YOULL DO:

The Jr. Copywriter is a vital position on the Global Creative Marketing team responsible for supporting the development of compelling brand-right copy across a variety of consumer touchpoints. Reporting to the Sr. Copywriter this role willassistin craftingmessaging forcampaigns product launches digital content and retail experiences. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a passion for storytelling and attention to detail eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced collaborative creative environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the voice of a globally recognized brand while gaining hands-on experience in strategic and creative copywriting.

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

• Support Copy Development:Assistin writing clear engaging and on-brand copy for a variety of marketing channels including digital social retail and print.

• Collaborate with Creative Teams: Work closely with designers art directors and other creatives to ensure copy and visuals align seamlessly across campaigns.

• Contribute to Campaign Messaging: Help develop messaging for global product launches seasonal campaigns and brand storytelling initiatives.

• Maintain Brand Voice: Ensure all copy adheres to the brands tone voice and messaging guidelines across all consumer touchpoints.

• Become a Product Expert: Partner with product and merch teams to help create a cross-functional workflow that keeps copy accurate and up-to-date.

• Participate in Brainstorms: Bring fresh ideas and creative thinking to team brainstorms and concept development sessions.

• Edit and Proofread: Review and refine copy for clarity grammar and consistency supporting quality control across deliverables.

• Stay Culturally and Creatively Informed: Keep up with industry trends cultural moments and competitor activity to inform relevant and resonant copywriting.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

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 1-3 years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Strong Writing and Editing Skills Ability to craft clear engaging and grammatically sound copy that aligns with brand voice and tone.

• Creative Thinking A passion for storytelling and the ability to generate fresh original ideas that resonate with diverse audiences.

• Attention to Detail Precision in grammar spelling and punctuation as well as consistency in tone and messaging across platforms.

• Collaboration and Communication Comfort working in a team environment and communicating effectively with designers marketers and other stakeholders.

• Adaptability Ability to shift betweendifferent typesof writing (e.g. campaign headlines product descriptions social captions) and respond to feedback constructively.

• Time Management Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Curiosity and Cultural Awareness A keen interest in trends pop culture and consumer behavior to help inform relevant and resonant messaging.

• Basic Understanding of Marketing and Branding Familiarity with how copy supports broader marketing goals and contributes to a cohesive brand experience.

Location requirement: This role operates on a hybrid schedule out of our HQ in Costa Mesa CA 3 days a week.

Hiring Range:

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.

Please 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.