Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As Senior Designer for Law Enforcement and Armed Forces (LEAF), which resides within our Professional category, you design advanced comprehensive product solutions that are aligned with the Arc’teryx design philosophies, continuously pushing your concepts beyond where the industry is today. You bring your curiosity and passion for product to imagine and build innovative, relevant, and resolved designs. You are a problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork.
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Meet Your Future Team:
The Advanced Concepts team drives breakthrough innovation in snow, trail and climb for the mountain athlete as well as our Professional category including LEAF. Fueled by curiosity, we take a holistic approach to identifying future needs and tangible solutions across advanced materials, products, technologies, and experiences. We are a team of builders, problem solvers and outdoor enthusiasts. Our in-house end-to-end capabilities in research, engineering, design, development, digital and validation allow us to innovate head-to-toe solutions that bring the coast mountain experience to the world. Our unique methodology, mindset of sustainability and fanatic passion for product are at the heart of what we do.
If you were in the Senior Designer, LEAF – Advanced Concepts role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- Focusing primarily on designing apparel solutions for our LEAF category, while also contributing to other categories such as equipment and accessories
- Researching and exploring new technologies, manufacturing processes, material and constructions that elevate the user experience
- Designing complete solutions for extreme environments, grounded in science for critical no fail situations
- Creating meaningful relationships with industry professionals to gain valuable insights that solve real problems
- Leading complex and challenging projects, while working closely with cross functional teams
- Developing unique and resolved product solutions through patterning and prototyping, ensuring alignment with Arc'teryx design philosophies
- Supporting in compilation of project scope, activities, and expenditures of projects deemed eligible for submission to funding programs (SR&ED, IRAP, NRC, MITACS, and so forth)
- Contributing to the future of Arc’teryx product circularity initiatives and goals
- Presenting work at internal reviews and annual sales meetings when required
- Partnering with AC Leadership to maintain a robust IP portfolio, proprietary solutions and exclusivity on various materials and technologies
- Coordinating with both our Advanced Concepts Materials and Raw Materials teams to identify the needs for new materials and evaluate fitness for use in specific products
- Attending tradeshows, visiting factories and company events as required
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Working with our cross functional teams to define our future product line and build out a robust roadmap with a focus on innovation
- Collaborating directly with our local ARC’ One factory to fast-track new innovations
- Exploring new product categories and opportunities beyond where we are today
Are you our next Senior Designer, LEAF – Advanced Concepts?
- You have a Degree in Design (Apparel, Industrial, etc.) or the equivalent experience, and 8+ years’ hands-on experience designing products
- You have advanced knowledge in design, patterning, sewing, manufacturing and garment/equipment construction
- You have previous experience working in the military category related to material test requirements and end use needs
- You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction, work with minimal supervision and mentor younger Designers/Design Developers
- You have excellent planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
- You are technically proficient and have experience using the Adobe Suite (3D modelling software experience is a plus)
- You are 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
- You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
- You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
- You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
- Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Equal Opportunity
Arc’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.
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