Design Developer 2 - Snow

Arc'teryx; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent outdoor apparel company in North Vancouver is seeking a Design Developer 2. In this role, you will design Gore-Tex shells and insulated pants while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a diploma in Fashion Design, expertise in pattern making, and a passion for outdoor activities. Salary ranges from CAD $82,000 to CAD $102,000 annually, complemented by a competitive bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive bonus program

Inclusive workplace culture

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in a technical design environment.
• Strong sewing, building, patterning, and prototype making skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability when faced with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to product design through concept prototyping.
• Producing production-level garments with supporting documentation.
• Collaborating with design and development teams.

Skills

Pattern making

Sewing

Prototyping

Problem solving

CAD experience with Gerber

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adobe Illustrator proficiency

Education

Diploma or degree in Fashion Design

Job description

Overview

Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX : As Design Developer 2, you build fully resolved solutions that are in alignment with the original intent and vision of the product. You are a passionate builder, keen to sew, pattern and prototype build approaches, to find creative solutions for a better way to innovate product. In close collaboration with cross functional teams, you support design and contribute to early and late concept development, from ideation through to seasonal inline, with a focus on how we create for our Snow product categories. Key Products You’ll Be Designing For : Gore-Tex shells, Gore-Tex pants, down insulated pants, synthetic insulated shells. This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-location. Meet your future team : We are builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Fueled by curiosity, we take an immersive approach to identifying future needs then build, test, and validate products that solve for real functional challenges. We are innovative problem solvers with a focus on collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to product design by developing unique and resolved solutions through patterning and concept prototyping, ensuring alignment with Arc’teryx design philosophies, original intent and vision for the product
• Producing production level and resolved garments, along with the supporting documentation to ensure scalable construction in a bulk production environment
• Collaborating with Designers, Pattern Makers and Product Developers to create, document and communicate new concepts, construction processes, techniques and manufacturing solutions that meet Arc’teryx product ideals
• Building partial or complete concept prototypes to allow solutions to be tested, reviewed, and validated
• Collaborating with Pattern Makers and Product Developers on seasonal projects as required
• Influencing and contributing to developing design standards and to ensure consistency across all styles within the line plan, including working with Pattern Making, Product Development and Fit & Pattern teams to validate and implement standards
• Testing various materials to assess suitability for various construction techniques and end uses, providing recommendations on final selection as well as documenting information and results throughout the process
• Supporting in the creation of field and wear-test samples by providing direction and requests to the Cutting team as required
• Assisting the Sample and Design teams in responding to problems as they arise
• Supporting the onboarding and training of new Design Developer hires

Future opportunities

• Evolving existing product offerings with new and innovative solutions
• Improving and elevating finishes across the entire product range
• Developing new construction techniques and collaborating on trim innovations

Are you our next Design Developer 2?

• You have a diploma or degree in Fashion Design, or the equivalent experience, with 4+years’ experience working in a technical design environment
• You have previous pattern making experience, particularly CAD experience with Gerber
• You have strong sewing, building, patterningand prototype making skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator, able to pick up new computer applications quickly
• 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
• A strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and interest / involvement in activities Arc’teryx makes products for

82,000 CAD - 102,000 CAD per year

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is CAD $82,000 - CAD $102,000 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. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates with demonstrated expertise that is above job requirements or who bring exceptional directly transferable experience. Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program and benefits that we offer.

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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