Apparel Developer, Colour

tentree is a lifestyle apparel company based out of Vancouver, Canada that plants ten trees for every item purchased. Our apparel is one of the most sustainable available today and we’re ranked as one of the top apparel brands as recognized by B Corp and Textile Exchange. Since our start in 2012, we have planted over 117 million trees around the world by combining social and environmental consciousness with apparel. We empower our customers to have a direct impact on saving the planet through intentional purchasing.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a thoughtful and detail-driven human who finds joy in bringing creative vision to life through colour, trim, and process Reporting to the Senior Designer, the Developer, Colour & Trim supports the Design and Raw Materials teams across all product categories and key stages of the product calendar. Through strong organization, collaboration, and attention to detail, this role plays a critical part in ensuring all colour and trim meet tentree’s quality, sustainability, and brand standards - helping position tentree as an industry leader in sustainable apparel.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to bring seasonal colour palettes and trim developments to life, ensuring timelines, specifications, and approvals stay on track throughout the GTM process.

Key Resonsibilities

Trim Design & Development

- Support seasonal trim briefs and new developments in partnership with Design and Raw Materials
- Create and manage trim spec sheets; communicate directly with suppliers on development, pricing, and lead times
- Request, track, review, and comment on trim lab dips across Proto, SMS, and Bulk stages
- Maintain trim trackers, PLM records, VLPs, and supporting documentation
- Review trims with the Design Team and communicate feedback to suppliers
- Maintain physical and digital trim libraries, including approved and rejected developments
- Partner with Brand to develop special hangtags, packaging, and inner garment labels
- Contribute to trim direction and updates for GTM presentations
- Own trim-related calendar deadlines to support key GTM milestones

Colour Design & Development

- Collaborate with Design to build and maintain seasonal colour palettes
- Create and manage digital and physical colour cards, swatches, and forecasting references
- Set up and maintain seasonal colours, colour combinations, and materials in PLM
- Request, track, review, and comment on colour lab dips and special dye or wash techniques
- Maintain lab dip trackers and approved/rejected colour libraries
- Develop and manage trim, zipper, accessory, metal, heat transfer, and embroidery colour standards
- Support GTM presentations through colour palette, mood board, VLP, and CAD updates
- Attend GTM milestone meetings and capture colour and trim actions
- Own colour-related calendar deadlines to support key GTM milestones

Additional Support

- Provide general support to the Design and Raw Materials teams as needed

Requirements

Professional Requirements

- Bachelor of Design degree or equivalent post-secondary education
- 2–3 years of experience in colour and trim development or a related apparel role
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Workspace
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, processes, and multiple priorities
- Clear and confident communication skills with both internal teams and external partners are essential
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Personal Strengths

- Proactive and solutions-focused, with a positive, can-do mindset
- Comfortable working across creative and operational workflows
- Passionate about sustainability and the tentree customer and mission

Benefits

At tentree, we offer a total rewards package that supports your wellbeing, growth, and everyday life.

Alongside a competitive salary, you can expect:

- Extended healthcare coverage for you and your family
- A variety of time off programs including vacation, sick days and office closures
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts on tentree products
- A spacious East Vancouver HQ
- This is a hybrid role with three in-office days per week; occasional onsite work may be required depending on project needs

A typical hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 CAD per year with the final salary offer based on your qualifications, job-related skills, and relevant experience.

tentree is proud to be a certified inspiring workplace and an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a team that brings varied backgrounds, perspectives, and strengths to the table. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.