Design & Development Specialist

Stoko; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits package

Health spending account

Flexible schedules

Team bonding events

Unlimited coffee

Job summary

A leading apparel innovation company based in Vancouver is looking for a Design & Development Specialist to join their R&D team. This entry-level position involves supporting product design from conception to functional prototype, contributing to the brand's aesthetic direction, and engaging in user feedback. Candidates should possess relevant experience and skills in technical apparel design and have a passion for creativity and problem-solving. Join a collaborative and innovative environment with perks including a comprehensive benefits package and a stimulating workplace.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in apparel design or equivalent.
• Degree or expertise in technical apparel design or equivalent.
• Experience with 3D modeling/rendering software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of Stoko products.
• Prototype full products using technical knitting and sewing.
• Create tech packs and technical drawings for commercialization.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Proficiency in InDesign

Ability to learn new software

Interpersonal skills

Passion for making

Education

Degree in technical apparel design or equivalent

1-3 years of experience in apparel design

Tools

3D modeling/rendering software

Technical knitting

Job description

Design & Development Specialist

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At Stoko, we know that life is better when we are able to do the activities we love. That’s why we’ve created the world’s first and only Supportive Apparel that’s proven to help people get active again and stay active for as long as possible. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, we have assembled a multi-disciplinary team of dreamers, designers, and disruptors who are up for the challenge of creating a brand new consumer category and learning a thing or two along the way.

Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? Perfect, keep reading.

Start Date: January 2026

Note to Applicants:

In order to be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio of work samples to [e-mail]. These samples may include projects from school, past jobs, or random cool things you made just for fun. All are equally applicable and interesting to us.

Position Overview

As Stoko’s Design and Development Specialist, you will be responsible for working with the R&D team to assist and contribute to design throughout all stages of product development. We are looking for a creative individual with a passion for making, learning, and solving technical problems as a part of a tight knit multi-fauceted team.

• Support design and development: Working closely with the design and engineering leads, you will be responsible for assisting and contributing to functional and aesthetic product development of all Stoko creations from conception to fully functional products.
• Technical knitting & apparel prototyping: Prototype full products in-house using technical knitting, sewing, and bonding techniques for product development, functional testing and product validation.
• Support development and commercialization of products: Create and develop tech packs, technical drawings and specifications, and review garment quality to support the commercialization process to get products ready for production.
• Contribute to the aesthetic direction of the brand: From trend forecasting, to moodboards, to research of material and technical innovations, you will contribute to how our portfolio of products shape the brand’s identity and alignment with our target consumer.
• Participate in fit sessions and collect athlete feedback: Attend and support in person fit sessions to record user feedback and identify areas for improvement in fit, function, and comfort.
• Generate new product and design concepts: Realize new concepts through sketching, rendering, and prototyping new technical and aesthetic concepts that could provide growth opportunities for the brand.

Qualifications & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in apparel design, industrial / product design, or equivalent.
• Degree or expertise in technical apparel design, industrial / product design or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Ability and interest in learning new software and design methods, including technical knitting.
• Experience with 3D modeling/rendering software such as Solidworks, Rhino 3D, Clo3D, or any equivalent is an asset.
• Sewing and pattern making experience is an asset.
• Experience or familiarity in technical garment construction methods is an asset.
• Passion for making and the creative process.
• Enthusiasm for lifelong learning, problem solving, and stepping out of your comfort zone.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work well within a highly collaborative and tight knit team environment.
• Awesomeness.

Perks and Benefits

We are a team that loves to laugh together, learn from each other, and take care of one another. As a full-time employee at Stoko, you will be eligible to receive a group benefits package, as well as a health spending account to cover healthcare costs such as dental, vision care, RMT and more. Additionally, Stoko offers flexible schedules, unlimited coffee, team bonding, and an environment that fosters creativity, growth, and real responsibility.

Still excited? Awesome. Send us an email at [e-mail]! Please include a resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re excited and why you’re a great fit for our team.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Health, Wellness & Fitness

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