Designer 2 – Snow

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

Job summary

A leading outdoor apparel company in North Vancouver is seeking a Designer 2 for their Snow category. The role involves creating innovative apparel solutions and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a Degree in Apparel Design and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in product design, particularly in outdoor and snow apparel. The position allows for hybrid remote work. Competitive salary range is CAD$82,000 - CAD$102,000 annually.

Benefits

Competitive bonus program

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience designing products, preferably textile based.
• Knowledge of outdoor products and snow apparel.
• Technical proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Creating and executing assigned product designs within seasonal timelines.
• Collaborating with the Fit & Pattern Team to resolve fit style issues.
• Staying up to date with industry trends and collaborating with athletes.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

3D platforms

patterning

sewing

construction problem-solving

team collaboration

planning

organizational skills

flexibility

Education

Degree in Apparel Design

Tools

CLO3D

Job description

Department : Design Reports to : Senior Designer Location : North Vancouver, BC Your opportunity at Arc’teryx : As a Designer 2 - Snow, you design comprehensive apparel solutions that align with the Arc’teryx design philosophies, continuously exceeding our guests’ evolving needs. In this highly technical role, you design for our Snow product category, designing for the circular future we hope to inhabit, where nothing is left to waste. You provide resolved solutions that consider materials, feature set, fit, and style to meet specific needs. You bring your curiosity and passion for snow products to imagine and build innovative, relevant designs. This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Meet your future team : The Snow category team creates innovative apparel solutions that solve for all aspects of snow activities. We are collaborative builders, innovative 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 in outerwear.We create innovative apparel solutions that work for a variety of activities such as climbing, snow sports, hiking, and trail running. 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.

If you were in the Designer 2 - Snow role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing :

• Creating and executing assigned product designs within seasonal timelines to complement existing collections as well as future advanced R&D projects when required
• Contributing to the commercialization of innovative technologies including materials, pattern / part shaping and construction techniques for existing and product categories
• Creating patterns, mockups, and prototypes to explore, resolve, or prove new concepts or construction techniques
• Providing detailed product initiations to Product Development, including spec drawings, pattern and fit direction, and material information
• Collaborating with the Fit & Pattern Team to resolve fit style and construction issues and ensure a fully commercialized product
• Coordinating with the Raw Materials team to test new materials and ensure that necessary items are available for prototyping
• Developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of the materials and manufacturing techniques that Arc’teryx works with
• Collaborating closely with other Designers to bring new and better toolbox solutions that benefit the brand (such as new technologies, construction techniques, features, etc.)
• Staying up to date with industry trends, collaborating with Arc’teryx athletes and other industry representatives to help ensure Arc’teryx is exceeding our guests’ evolving needs
• Assisting with current product design changes where necessary to address in-line production issues
• Supporting the Design Director in developing a schedule for the flow of the line plan through all development stages, including charting line plan progress
• Partnering with Development Team Manager to gain visibility into cost estimates, MOQs and LOM concerns throughout concepting and prototyping for seasonal products
• Presenting at internal meetings, design reviews and seasonal stage gates, annual seasonal handoffs and other product meetings as required
• Attending tradeshows, company events as well as sourcing and development vendor visits as required

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future :

Contributing to the long-term strategic plan for Snowapparel at Arc’teryx

Collaborating with various design activity leaders to identify new product opportunities and propose product solutions

Working closely with our development teams and innovation partnerships to challenge and evolve the way we bring innovative ideas to production

Are you our next Designer 2 – Snow?

You have a Degree in Apparel Design

You have 3+ years hands-on experience designing products, preferably textile based

You have a passionate relationship with and knowledge of outdoor products and snow apparel,

You understand the end-user needs of snow athletes and everyday users, able to navigate insights and innovate on feedback

You have knowledge in design, patterning, sewing, and taped garment construction, with advanced technical and creative skills to pattern and prototype new products, inclusive of Gore-Tex

You have hands-on experience creating tools and construction methods to assist in solving construction issues

You are technically proficient with 3+years’ experience using Adobe Illustrator

You have some knowledge of 3D platforms and technologies, with CLO3D experience preferred

You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction and work independently

You are entrepreneurial and innovative

You have strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills

You are an innovative problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork

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 can 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

You have a strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and interest / involvement in activities Arc’teryx makes products for

82,000 - $102,000 a yearA 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. 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.