Retail Store Design Co-op Student

Department: NAM - Store Development Reports to: Senior Retail Designer Location: North Vancouver, BC - This role is primarily based out of our North Vancouver office, and is open to hybrid remote work Work Arrangement: Flexible, between in-office and home Pay Range: $44,700 – $55,100 annualized; pay is dependent on year of study and related experience Duration: Four (4) months, May 4, 2026 – August 21, 2026 Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, M-F Your Co-Op Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: As the Retail Design Co-Op Student, you will play a key role in supporting the Retail Design team with our locations across North America. This role requires a combination of design knowledge, technical skills, and the ability to work with various key stakeholders, including construction, external architects, contractors, and vendors. In this position, you will gain a solid understanding of retail design and the processes required. In this role you will learn and/or use the following technology: - AutoCAD- SketchUp- Smartsheet- Microsoft Office- Adobe AcrobatMeet Your Future Team:The Retail Design team is a group of creative and innovative thinkers. We are passionate about bringing the Brand to life in physical space and are constantly searching for a better way to evolve our retail experience. We work closely with Brand Creative, Visual Merchandising and Retail Operations teams to design and build our stores and to create a premium retail experience for our guests. If you were a Retail Design Co-op Student now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:Partnering with our Retail Designer(s) to gain understanding of our project processes (reviewing drawings, attending project meetings, presentation documentation) Maintaining, creating, and supporting the management of our internal AutoCAD and SketchUp library and blocks Coordinating and communicating with our existing and/or new vendors (ex. samples, products, materials, and technologies) Creating store test-fits/floorplans for our site review and approval meetings Here are some of the things you will learn by the end of your Co-Op placement:You will have a strong understanding of retail design and gain insight into the project-process required to plan and execute our stores You will have exposure to our ongoing special projects, existing store minor-works, and vendor management Are you our next Legal Co-op Student?You are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate studies in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited university or college You are highly proficient in CAD drafting using AutoCAD You are proficient in Sketch Up You are a strong team player with ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a collaborative environment You are driven to problem solve and open to learn You have excellent verbal and visual communication skills You have excellent ability to create, understand and translate three-dimensional concepts into drawings and design details You are detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right $44,700 - $55,100 a yearIndividual pay is determined by factors such as program of study, year of study, job-related skills, and relevant experience.Applications for this position will be accepted until February 2 at 9:00am PT.Equal OpportunityArc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate. All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.Leave it Better. We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way. Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world. Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always. Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.