Lead Knits, Wovens and Hardgoods

Arc'teryx Equipment

North Vancouver

On-site

CAD 94,000 - 129,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading outdoor apparel company in North Vancouver is seeking a Lead for Knits, Wovens and Hardgoods to oversee a specialized team. This role emphasizes technical validation and testing, ensuring all developments meet rigorous standards. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of product development experience, strong leadership, and communication skills. The position offers a base salary ranging from CAD 94,000 to CAD 129,000 and a collaborative working environment focused on innovation and inclusivity.

Qualifications

8+ years’ experience in product development with a minimum of 2 years at senior level.
Understanding of the product lifecycle process from ideation to consumer.
Knowledge of raw materials, construction, and sourcing.

Responsibilities

Lead a team in testing and validation of technical sets.
Create documentation of testing methods and results.
Partner with compliance for regulatory changes.

Skills

Product development experience

Technical construction understanding

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent training

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead, Knits, Wovens and Hardgoods

Base pay range: CA$94,000.00/yr - CA$129,000.00/yr

Department: Product Creation Development

Reports to: Senior Manager, Proof of Concept Validation

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:

As the Lead, Knits, Wovens and Hardgoods you lead a specialized team of Experts, Engineers and Product Developers through the testing and validation of technical sets. Your efforts focus on testing, validation of materials and construction. Your innovative, solutions‑focused approach to Proof of Concept ensures that each new development meets Arc’teryx standards, design intent and downstream requirements. You demonstrate integrity in your work, lead by example, and provide overall support and coaching to your team.

Meet your future team:

We’re a small but high‑performing team at the heart of product creation. Our work behind the scenes powers every stage of development—from concept to commercialization. We collaborate closely with Designers, Product Developers and specialists in Circularity, Repairability, Disassembly, Raw Material Development and Manufacturing to validate the finished‑goods toolbox and ensure go‑to‑market success. By building strong relationships across functions, we transform ideas into durable, sustainable and innovative products that meet the highest standards of performance and integrity.

Core responsibilities

Support the Senior Manager, Proof of Concept Validation in building and coaching a team of technical Experts, Engineers and Developers, and own the day‑to‑day leadership and development of the team.
Own and develop accurate documentation of testing and validation methods and results whilst ensuring parameters are accurately recorded.
Partner with Compliance to identify changes in regulations/standards and how these changes impact constructions.
Partner with Compliance and engineering to identify Hardgoods pull‑test needs and initial testing.
Facilitate regular communication between cross‑functional groups to establish and maintain practices to ensure smooth transition to downstream teams.
Partner with Product Integrity to ensure all constructions/technical sets meet our standards.
Partner with Product Operations on calendar requirements, ensuring timelines are met throughout the Proof‑of‑Concept process by managing workloads among team members.
Provide regular reporting of metrics to Proof‑of‑Concept leadership team.
Accurately produce technical drawings of approved constructions and maintain Knits, Wovens and Hardgoods construction and testing libraries.
Manage a limited repertoire of testing and validating materials and construction as the technical expert, ensuring Arc’teryx brand standards are consistently met.
Communicate seasonal technical sets validation in the transition to Execution.
Act as the point of contact for troubleshooting any sample/technical set challenges during Execution and Commercialization phases.

Future work you could be involved in

Support strategic needs through contributions to high‑visibility projects.
Project‑manage key initiatives.
Work directly with cross‑functional partners on any key developments.

Qualifications

8+ years’ experience in product development, with a minimum of 2 years at a senior/expert level focused on technical/innovative apparel and equipment, or equivalent additional experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent industry training, certification or related business experience.
Complete understanding of the product lifecycle process—from ideation to consumer.
Comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit.
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Strong leadership skills with an aptitude for coaching and mentoring teams.
Extensive knowledge of raw materials, technical construction and sourcing.
Experience effectively communicating with and traveling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers.
Experience in product costing and negotiation skills.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
Goal‑driven with a results‑oriented attitude.
Strong prioritization skills.
Strong computer skills in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office.

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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Salary Range

CAD $94,000 – CAD $129,000 (base pay only). Individual pay is determined by factors such as job‑related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. The range does not include our competitive bonus program and benefits.

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