Senior Apparel Designer

6 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Arc'teryx Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Apparel Designer to join our team at Arc'teryx. As a Senior Designer, you will be responsible for designing advanced, comprehensive apparel solutions that align with our design philosophies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders to establish and drive the vision and long-term design strategy for our Men's Mountain product.
  • Lead and mentor a small group of high-performing Designers and Design Developers to create comprehensive design solutions that exceed end-user expectations.
  • Adhere to Arc'teryx Sustainability Design Principles while contributing to future improvements.
  • Identify and create innovative performance or technology platforms that underpin product categories, with an emphasis on seamless knit construction.
  • Drive the commercialization of innovative technologies, including materials, pattern/part shaping, and construction techniques for existing and future product categories.
  • Create patterns, mock-ups, and prototypes to explore, resolve, or prove new concepts or construction techniques.
  • Collaborate with the Fit & Pattern Team to resolve fit style and construction issues and ensure a fully commercialized product.
  • Coordinate with the Materials team to test new materials and ensure that necessary items are available for prototyping.
  • Collaborate closely with other Designers to create and bring new and better toolbox solutions that benefit the brand (such as new technologies, construction techniques, features, etc.).
  • Collaborate with the Merchandising team and Design Directors on seasonal line plans and project resource planning.
  • Partner with Product Development to gain visibility into cost estimates, MOQs, and LOM concerns throughout concepting and prototyping for seasonal products.
  • Collaborate with leadership and People & Culture to establish and retain Design talent.
Future Opportunities
  • Work closely with Design leadership and our Merchandising teams to craft a strategic plan for Mountain Run apparel at Arc'teryx.
  • Collaborate with various design activity leaders to identify new product opportunities and propose product solutions.
  • Work closely with our Product Development teams and innovation partnerships to challenge and evolve the way we bring innovative ideas to production.
Requirements
  • 8+ years' experience designing relevant textile-based products, with 2+ years' experience leading a team.
  • Advanced knowledge in design, patterning, sewing, and garment construction, with advanced technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype new products.
  • Excellent team player with the ability to take direction, work with minimal supervision, and mentor and develop team members.
  • Hands-on experience creating tools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issues.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Technically proficient using CL03D, Adobe Illustrator, Gerber, or equivalent pattern software.
  • Innovative problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork.
  • Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right.
  • Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity.
  • Effectively balance autonomy and collaboration.
  • Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement.
  • Passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it.

Salary: $117,000 - $130,000 a year

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD$117,000 - CAD$130,000 at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training.

Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and do not include our competitive bonus program and benefits that we offer.



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