Technical Apparel Product Development Lead

4 days ago

North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada Arc'teryx Equipment Full-time $110,000 - $170,000 Contract

Technical apparel development leadership defines this Arc'teryx opportunity, guiding products from concept through production readiness. Coach Product Developers while protecting design intent.

As Product Development Lead, you guide a specialized team creating technical apparel and equipment. You will support product lifecycle execution, fit, construction, quality, sourcing, and production requirements. The work connects Designers, Pattern Makers, Cut & Sew, Product Operations, and vendors to commercialize innovative products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coach specialized Product Developers day to day
  • Train teams on design, fit, quality, samples, and specifications
  • Manage workloads and timelines against product creation calendars
  • Coordinate cross-functional communication for fit and construction consistency
  • Maintain prototypes, BOM documentation, and standard specifications

Requirements:

  • Eight-plus years in product development
  • Two-plus years at a senior level
  • Understanding of lifecycle, design intent, construction, production, and fit
  • Knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
  • Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office computer skills

Lead Arc'teryx technical product development through coaching, accurate documentation, quality processes, and production-focused collaboration.